The Hindu BureauShankar Bennur MYSURU: Congress leaders and workers in Mysuru erupted in celebration on Wednesday as D.K. Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending years of anticipation among his supporters.The party workers gathered at the Congress office in the city to watch the swearing-in ceremony live on television. As Mr. Shivakumar took the oath of office, supporters raised slogans in his favour and hailed his elevation from Deputy Chief Minister to the State’s top post as recognition of his decades-long service and contribution to the Congress.The celebrations were marked by the distribution of sweets and exchanges of greetings among party workers, many of whom expressed confidence that Mr. Shivakumar’s leadership would further strengthen both the party organisation and the Congress government.Party workers also welcomed the inclusion of Yathindra Siddaramaiah, MLC and son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in the newly formed Shivakumar Cabinet.The Cabinet berth assumes significance as a section of Congress workers and supporters had earlier campaigned for Dr. Yathindra to be appointed Deputy Chief Minister. AHINDA leaders had also urged the party leadership to consider him for the post. While the party opted not to create such a role for him, supporters in Mysuru expressed satisfaction over his induction into the Cabinet.Dr. Yathindra had previously represented the Varuna Assembly Constituency before stepping aside to enable his father, Mr. Siddaramaiah, to contest from the seat. Published - June 03, 2026 06:51 pm IST