Ministry formation to be done in phases while discussions will shift to Delhi

DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah to meet party High Command in Delhi; to give a final shape to Karnataka Cabinet

Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar and caretaker CM Siddaramaiah fly to Delhi to finalize cabinet composition with Congress high command ahead of the June 3 swearing-in at Raj Bhavan. The party is balancing caste, regional, and community representation in ministerial appointments while eyeing an OBC candidate for the state party presidency ahead of the 2028 assembly and 2029 Lok Sabha elections.