Bengaluru, June 1 -- Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress Government in Karnataka on June 3, outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) left for New Delhi this morning to invite the party's top leadership and hold discussions on Cabinet formation and appointment of new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President.

The two leaders departed together on a special flight from HAL Airport in Bengaluru. They are expected to meet the Congress High Command to finalise the composition of the new Cabinet and discuss key appointments.

Meanwhile, the incoming CM DKS is also advocating for preferred aides to be inducted. The High Command faces the challenge of striking a balance ...