D.K. Shivakumar Sworn-In as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka
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D.K. Shivakumar, an eight-time legislator and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president, was sworn-in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026. Shivakumar, a veteran Congress leader known for his organisational acumen and fundraising capabilities, had long been a claimant to the top post in the state. His elevation comes after a period of internal Congress negotiations, reflecting the party's balancing act between regional strongmen and caste arithmetic in Karnataka. Karnataka, a politically significant southern state, has historically oscillated between the Congress, BJP, and JD(S), making stable governance a recurring challenge. For UPSC aspirants, this development is relevant to understanding the constitutional provisions governing the appointment of Chief Ministers, the role of the Governor, and the dynamics of coalition and intra-party politics in Indian federalism.
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Q1. Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the Chief Minister of a state formally appointed by the Governor?
Q2. Following a state assembly election, Party X wins an absolute majority. The Governor, citing 'personal reservations' about the majority leader's background, invites the second-largest party to form the government instead. Which of the following most accurately describes the constitutional position in this scenario?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional framework governing a Chief Minister's tenure and removal in India: 1. A Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of the Governor and can therefore be dismissed by the Governor at any time, independent of the floor of the House. 2. The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which governs anti-defection, applies to members of both the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies but does not apply to members of State Legislative Councils. 3. The Governor retains discretion under Article 163 to refuse the advice of a Chief Minister to dissolve the State Legislature when the CM has lost the confidence of the House but has not yet resigned. 4. A Chief Minister who has lost majority support in the House continues to hold a constitutional obligation to resign, but the Governor cannot unilaterally dismiss them without first proving the loss of majority on the floor of the House. Which of the above statements is/are correct?