Bengaluru, May 31 -- Karnataka's political landscape is set for a major milestone as DK Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as the 23rd Chief Minister of the state on June 3 at Vidhana Soudha's Glass House. The long-awaited elevation comes after nearly three years of sustained political negotiations and positioning within the Congress leadership.

Shivakumar's swearing-in is expected to draw national attention not only for its political significance but also for his financial standing, as he is poised to become the richest Chief Minister in India.

According to affidavits submitted to the Election Commission of India during the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections, DK Shivakumar declared total assets exceeding Rs 1,413 crore, surpassing And...