Bengaluru, May 30 -- Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday officially invited former Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to form the new government in the state, officials said.

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 3 at 4:05 pm at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.

The Governor's invitation came after Shivakumar submitted a letter earlier in the day staking claim to form the government following his election as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).

According to an official communication from Raj Bhavan, Governor Gehlot invited Shivakumar and his council of ministers to take the oath of office.

"I am in receipt of your letter dated 30th May, 2026 staking claim to form the Government. I invite you...