"D K Shivakumar's swearing-in a happy moment for everyone": Keralam Minister Roji M John
Bengaluru, June 3
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar, Keralam Higher Education Minister Roji M John on Wednesday said that the occasion marks a joyous milestone as the new leader officially assumes leadership.
Speaking to reporters, the Minister expressed great enthusiasm about participating in the event, calling the upcoming transition a happy moment for everyone involved.
"The new CM is taking charge, and we are here to take part in the swearing-in ceremony, and it's a happy moment for everyone," John said.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Congress high command will release the final list of ministers on Wednesday ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for today at 4 pm at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.
Addressing a press conference near his Sadashivanagar residence, Shivakumar dismissed reports circulating in the media regarding ministerial selections.
"The names appearing in the media regarding the selection of ministers are not official. The high command leaders will release the list of ministers tomorrow at 10 am or noon," he said.
He further said that the final decision rests with the party leadership in Delhi.
"The high command leaders discussed the selection of ministers, and we have expressed our opinion. The high command leaders will take the final decision. After the Delhi leaders send us the list, we will send it to Raj Bhavan," he added.
Shivakumar also said that the foundation stone-laying ceremony of Congress Bhavan, earlier scheduled, has been postponed. He added that post-swearing-in engagements will include meetings with party functionaries and a cabinet meeting.
Earlier on Tuesday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi held a key meeting with Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Delhi to finalise the composition of the new Karnataka cabinet, including ministerial berths, Rajya Sabha nominations, and organisational restructuring.
The meeting came after Siddaramaiah's resignation as Chief Minister, formally paving the way for the leadership transition in the state.
Meanwhile, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) appointed Siddaramaiah as a member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) with immediate effect on Tuesday.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Roji M John's comment is nice, but Kerala and Karnataka have such different political dynamics. Let's see how this works out practically. Power transitions are always messy in coalition politics.
Shivakumar is a street-smart politician. He knows how to handle the media. But I hope this isn't just a power-sharing gimmick between him and Siddaramaiah. Karnataka needs stability! 🏛️
Interesting how both state leaders seem to be taking turns with the CM post. It's like watching a well-choreographed dance, but the real question is: what about the common man's issues? Price rise, unemployment...
Good to see cross-party camaraderie. But "happy moment" feels a bit scripted. I'll believe it when I see real development in Karnataka, not just photo ops and press meets. 🤔
Postponing the Congress Bhavan foundation event? Classic delay tactics. Shivakumar should focus on practical governance—water issues in Bengaluru, farmer distress in North Karnataka. Enough with the political theatrics.
Happy that Siddaramaiah got a CWC position—it shows loyalty pays off. But the real test for DK Shivakumar
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