Bengaluru, May 29 -- Preparations are in full swing at the Grand Steps of Vidhana Soudha for the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka's new Chief Minister even before the official selection of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader.

Amid strong indications that Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Shivakumar is set to become the next Chief Minister, arrangements for the oath-taking ceremony have already begun in Bengaluru. Sources said the formal announcement is expected after the CLP meeting scheduled for Friday.

Meanwhile, astrologer and Rajaguru Dwarakanath Guruji has reportedly suggested June 5, 6 and 7 as auspicious dates for D.K. Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony.

Speaking to reporters Dwarakanath Guruji said, "T...