Consolidating Minority Votes For Congress, Balancing Cabinet Equations: What Awaits CM DKS

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• Consolidating Minority Votes For Congress, Balancing Cabinet Equations: What Awaits CM DKS Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 19:31 IST Among DK Shivakumar's biggest political challenges will be retaining the AHINDA support base that played a crucial role in bringing Congress to power in 2023. New Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Having assumed charge as Karnataka’s chief minister, DK Shivakumar now faces the daunting task of steering the Congress government while simultaneously preparing the party for the 2028 Assembly elections.
• The 64-year-old Congress veteran takes over at a crucial juncture, with the state grappling with political, financial and administrative challenges.
• While his elevation marks a significant milestone in his political career, the real test begins now.
• One of the immediate challenges before the new chief minister is completing the cabinet formation...