BENGALURU, June 3 -- DK Shivakumar, who is scheduled to be sworn in as chief minister on June 3, is unlikely to shift to "Cauvery" - the government bungalow traditionally occupied by the state's Chief Minister. Instead, Siddaramaiah is expected to continue residing there after demitting office, according to leaders privy to discussions about the leadership transition in the state. The leaders said Shivakumar is likely to continue operating from his private residence after taking oath and may later move to another government accommodation rather than seek possession of "Cauvery". According to leaders, the accommodation issue was settled as part of wider consultations between the two leaders. While discussions over the composition of the new Cabinet have dominated political attention, the question of official accommodation has also been addressed during the transition process. "Cauvery" has served as both an official residence and a political nerve centre during Siddaramaiah's tenure. Leaders in the know said the outgoing Chief Minister is expected to continue living there for the remainder of his assembly term despite relinquishing the office he has occupied since 2023.htc...