Bengaluru, May 30 -- After decades of navigating political crises, orchestrating high-stakes negotiations, and consolidating party strength, Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar, popularly known as DK Shivakumar or DKS, is set to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister after he was elected as the Congress Legislative Party leader.

Shivakumar said that the swearing-in ceremony would be on June 3. Eight-time MLA and President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, Shivakumar's elevation marks the culmination of a career defined by strategy, resilience, and unwavering loyalty to the Congress party.

Former Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar (64), often described as Congress's "troubleshooter," rose to prominence through his grassroots work in...