Karnataka CM Swearing-in Ceremony

Why in news?

D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka. The ceremony was marked by gestures of political inclusivity, with invitations extended to leaders of other parties.

Key points

1. 1D.K. Shivakumar sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
2. 2Invited outgoing CM Siddaramaiah, former CMs B.S. Yediyurappa and H.D. Deve Gowda to the ceremony.
3. 3A list of 13 cabinet ministers, including Deputy CM G. Parameshwara, was released.
4. 4The ceremony was attended by prominent Congress leaders and other invitees including religious leaders, students, and activists.

Background & context

Following assembly elections, the Congress party formed the government in Karnataka. The selection of the Chief Minister involved internal deliberations within the party.