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BENGALURU: Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony went on peacefully. Traffic movement was normal except for those working in private firms near Vidhana Soudha, as th

Karnataka's new Congress government formally expanded its leadership team as Chief Minister DK Shivakumar welcomed 13 ministers into the state cabinet. Take a look at the ministers, including the new Deputy CM of Karnataka.

Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara is likely to become Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister under DK Shivakumar.

BENGALURU: D K Shivakumar's long-cherished ambition was realised Wednesday as he took oath as the 24th CM of Karnataka at Lok Bhavan, with his new cabinet reflecting a careful balance of caste and regional dynamics while carrying a distinct imprint of his predecessor, Siddaramaiah.

Carrying a copy of the Constitution of India, DK Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Comprehensive security arrangements have been made. Since it is an indoor event with limited seating capacity, entry was restricted to invited guests only.

Karnataka CM Shivakumar said that for the recruitment of youth in government jobs, calendar of events will be announced soon. "The Karnataka government will set up private employment exchange where people can enrol for jobs," he said.

After being sworn in as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar announced several youth-focused and welfare-oriented initiatives., India News, Times Now

Chairing his first Cabinet meeting after the swearing-in ceremony, Shivakumar announced that all students would be eligible for free travel on non-luxury government buses

The official order, released by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, stated that the appointment takes effect immediately, marking a shift in the party's leadership after DK Shivakumar, who previously served the role, took charge as the Karnataka Chief Minister.

Speaking to reporters following the swearing-in ceremony, Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said the Congress government would continue to focus on development-oriented and people-centric governance.