Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar calls on ex-Prime Minister and ex-Karnataka Chief Minister H. D. Deve Gowda ahead of the former's oath-taking ceremony, in Bengaluru on June 3, 2026.

Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar called on outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, former chief minister B. S. Yediyurappa, and former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda to personally invite them to his swearing-in ceremony on June 3, a gesture that drew appreciation across political circles in Karnataka.#Watch | CM-designate D.K. Shivakumar meets former Chief Ministers Siddaramaiah and Yeddyurappa at their Bengaluru residences ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.Video: CMO pic.twitter.com/9q76MOovwW— The Hindu (@the_hindu) June 3, 2026Mr. Shivakumar first called on Mr. Siddaramaiah at his official residence, ‘Cauvery’, and expressed his gratitude ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled to be held at Glass House in Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru, at 4.05 p.m.

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar first visited Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his official residence, ‘Cauvery’, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, in Bengaluru on June 3, 2026.

Later, he met Mr. Yediyurappa at the latter’s residence, and invited him for the ceremony.