D.K. Shivakumar has been elected as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party in Karnataka and is set to take oath as the Chief Minister on June 3. Despite Siddaramaiah proposing his name, concerns about internal rifts and potential loss of the 39% backward class and Dalit vote share have emerged. Shivakumar belongs to the Vokkaliga community, while his appointment has reportedly caused dissatisfaction among the Lingayat community and Siddaramaiah's core supporters. This move creates dual power centers in the state, posing a challenge for the 2028 elections. https://argusnews.in/national/siddaramaiah-resigns-dk-shivakumar-new-karnataka-cm #creator program