BENGALURU: DK Shivakumar is expected to announce eight populist schemes, particularly focused on farmers and women, soon after taking oath as chief minister Wednesday afternoon. This is seen as an early effort to shape governance agenda and define the policy direction of his govt.

D.K. Shivakumar aims to accelerate major infrastructure projects in Bengaluru, facing both support and opposition from various stakeholders.

Intense lobbying for Cabinet positions intensifies ahead of D K Shivakumar's swearing-in as Karnataka's Chief Minister amid political adjustments.