DK Shivakumar Karnataka New CM: DK Shivakumar CM in Karnataka but who won? Shivkumar became CM, but why discuss about anyone else? What happened in Karnataka cabinet that surprised everyone? This leader came into limelight as soon as he took oath, know who is this leader?
Bengaluru: Karnataka got a new CM on Wednesday. DK Shivakumar took oath as the 24th Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. But the one being discussed the most is G. Parameshwara, who has been made the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka by the Congress Party. Interestingly, he has left behind Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and son of former CM Siddaramaiah. Who was leading in the race to be made Deputy CM.
How is the new cabinet of CM DK Shivkumar?
Apart from the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, 12 more senior leaders took oath as ministers in the Karnataka government today. These include KH Muniyappa, KJ George, MB Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, Satish Jarkiholi, Krishna Byre Gowda, Priyank Kharge, UT Khadar, Ishwar Khandre, Yatindra Siddaramaiah, Byrathi Suresh and Sharan Prakash Patil. It is believed that this is the first list of ministers and in the coming time, more new faces can be included in the cabinet.
Siddaramaiah’s son becomes minister for the first time
Let us tell you that there are many experienced ministers in this cabinet of DK Shivakumar who have returned under the leadership of Shivakumar, but the most special thing is the inclusion of Yatindra Siddaramaiah, son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Yatindra has become a minister in the state cabinet for the first time.
Political profile of CM DK Shivkumar
Shivakumar is one of the most prominent leaders of the Congress in Karnataka. He has been elected MLA from Kanakapura Assembly constituency for eight consecutive terms and is the President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee since 2020. He played an important role in helping the party win the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections and has also made a major contribution in strengthening the organization in the state.
Who is DK’s Deputy CM Ji Parmeshwar?
Ji Parameshwara is a senior leader of Congress. Who is considered one of the most influential Dalit leaders of the state. Not only this, he is also considered close to Rahul Gandhi. He has been the longest serving President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). Before this, he had also been the State Home Minister in the Siddaramaiah government. He is considered to have a hold on the Dalit vote in Karnataka. He obtained a Doctorate (PhD) in Agricultural Sciences before joining politics.