Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, in May 2023?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Siddaramaiah.
In May 2023, Siddaramaiah took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka after the Congress party secured a landslide victory in the Karnataka Assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony was held on May 20, 2023, at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. This marked Siddaramaiah's second term as the Chief Minister, having previously held the position from 2013 to 2018.

• Deputy Chief Minister: DK Shivakumar, who was also a contender for the CM post, took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister.
• The Congress party won 135 seats out of 224 in the Karnataka Assembly elections, securing a clear majority.
• The election victory was seen as a significant blow to the ruling BJP, which managed only 66 seats.

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• Political Career of Siddaramaiah:
  • He is a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC).
  • Previously served as CM from 2013 to 2018.
  • Known for implementing pro-people welfare schemes like Anna Bhagya (free rice distribution) and Ksheera Bhagya (free milk for schoolchildren).

Additional Information

• Mallikarjun Kharge:
  • President of the Indian National Congress (INC) since October 2022.
  • Former Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.
• MK Stalin:
  • Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since May 2021.
  • Leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
• DK Shivakumar:
  • Senior Congress leader and the Deputy CM of Karnataka.
  • Known for his role in strengthening the party in Karnataka.