Karnataka CM Oath on June 3: Karnataka is set to see a big political shift with senior Congress leader and current Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar getting ready to take oath as the next Chief Minister on June 3. At first it looked like one of those routine admin calls, but reports indicate that it was not that simple, there were astrological chats involved and also the availability of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi helped shape the final swearing in schedule.
This announcement is coming during a tightly managed leadership change in Karnataka Congress, after outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned following extended discussions with the party’s central leadership. Senior Congress leaders in the state say Shivakumar will be expected to take formal charge once he is elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader, and only then the process moves forward.
Karnataka CM Oath on June 3
Sources close to Karnataka Congress leadership share that June 3 became the favored date after back and forth discussions that included party strategists state leaders and Shivakumar’s trusted aides. It is reported that astrologers consulted by the veteran Congress figure pointed out a particular date and time, saying it is especially auspicious to start this new political chapter. The swearing-in event is expected at about 4:10 PM and that timing was said to be recommended after astrological calculations.
Shivakumar is widely known for giving importance to religious and spiritual direction when major political decisions are on the table. His astrologer, Rajguru Dwarakanath Guruji recently said that several favorable dates were suggested for the oath-taking ceremony and also predicted a lengthy political stretch for the Congress leader.
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The Rahul Gandhi Factor
Beyond astrology, another important consideration appears to have been the availability of Rahul Gandhi. Senior party sources say the Congress leadership wanted the swearing in ceremony to happen on a day when Rahul Gandhi and other senior national figures could actually be there in Bengaluru. From what’s being reported, June 3 seemed to fit the calendars of several key Congress people, so it became the most workable option for a big high-profile shift.
What Happens Next?
Party leaders add that the June 3 event is likely to draw senior Congress leaders from all over the country. Along with Shivakumar, multiple ministers may also take the oath as part of the new government formation. At the moment, conversations are ongoing about the cabinet structure, regional presence and internal party balancing.
This transition is getting attention not just in Karnataka but also nationwide, because Congress wants to shore up its governance approach in one of the few major states still under its control. For Shivakumar, June 3 is not only a swearing-in date, it’s more like the start of a leadership role he has been aiming to hold for a long time.
