Kanakpura, June 3 -- Congress workers held special prayers for CM-designate DK Shivakumar on Wednesday ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

In Shivakumar's Kanakapura Assembly constituency, banners, posters and large cutouts congratulating the senior Congress leader were put up around his residence as party supporters gathered to celebrate the occasion.

Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister at 4 pm at the Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.

The swearing-in ceremony comes after the Congress leadership finalised the transition following the resignation of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Amid the celebrations, Congress leaders indicated that the formation of the new cabinet would take place in phases. Congress MLA TB Jayach...