Karnataka CM Oath-Taking LIVE Updates: D K Shivakumar set to take charge as CM, first batch of ministers to be sworn in

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Congress leader DK Shivakumar speaks during the Congress legislature party meeting at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru.(Source: PTI Photo)Karnataka CM Oath-Taking LIVE Updates: Karnataka is set to get its 34th Chief Minister. Following the resignation of Siddaramaiah, D K Shivakumar will take the oath of office on Wednesday evening. Along with him, the first batch of around 10 ministers is expected to be sworn in, including MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Shivakumar’s predecessor.Who all will attend the ceremony? The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Lok Bhavan with a limited gathering of around 2,000 invitees. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are expected to attend, along with Kerala CM and Congress chief V D Satheesan. Invitations have been extended to party office-bearers, MPs, MLAs, former legislators and Congress leaders.Story continues below this adWhat will the new Cabinet look like? The first phase of Cabinet formation is expected to focus on balancing Karnataka’s caste and regional equations. Probable ministers include M B Patil, G Parameshwara, Eshwar Khandre, Ramalinga Reddy, Satish Jarkiholi, K J George, Priyank Kharge and U T Khader. The Congress is also likely to take decisions on deputy chief ministers and a new Karnataka Congress president to succeed Shivakumar.Live BlogThe Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for its credibility and trustworthiness by Newsguard, a global service that rates news sources for their journalistic standards.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd