Siddaramaiah To Stay In CM Bungalow; New CM DK Shivakumar Will Get A New Govt House

DK Shivakumar is set to become Karnataka’s 25th Chief Minister on 3 June 2026, with the oath at Lok Bhavan, even as Siddaramaiah keeps living in the Cauvery bungalow, creating an unusual split between the top office and the traditional Chief Minister’s residence.

The CM-designate has opted for a small ceremony because of Bengaluru’s traffic worries. "We have decided to have a low-key swearing-in function at Lok Bhavan to avoid chaos in Bengaluru. We also have to help the common people," he said. "Since it is a working day, we do not want chaos in Bengaluru city. More than 17,000 vehicles have already been booked to bring party workers and supporters to the capital. Police officers were worried about traffic disruption and public grievances," he added.

DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah and Cauvery bungalow arrangement in Karnataka

Behind the scenes, DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah have settled the question of the Cauvery bungalow, which is usually reserved for the serving Chief Minister. Sources say Siddaramaiah will formally hold on to this residence and continue staying there until 2028, despite stepping down from the post.

Because Siddaramaiah keeps the Cauvery bungalow, DK Shivakumar will not shift into that house after taking charge. Instead, DK Shivakumar plans to function first from a private home and later move to another government-allotted residence, separating the official address from the historic Chief Minister’s bungalow.

DK Shivakumar oath plans and Cauvery bungalow shift for Karnataka Chief Minister

This special housing plan in Karnataka politics has a past example. In 2021, BS Yediyurappa resigned as Chief Minister but continued to live in the official bungalow for a long spell. BS Yediyurappa, described as the tallest Lingayat leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, also did not vacate immediately.

The main elements of the swearing-in and Cauvery bungalow decision can be outlined as follows:

Siddaramaiah, who is described as Karnataka’s longest-serving Chief Minister, is stepping aside to clear the way for DK Shivakumar after a long phase of speculation. The agreement on the Cauvery bungalow and the modest oath plan together underline a negotiated transition within the state’s leadership.

The upcoming oath on 3 June 2026, combined with Siddaramaiah’s extended stay in the Cauvery bungalow and the earlier example of BS Yediyurappa, shows how Karnataka’s Chief Ministership can shift while official residences and practical arrangements adapt through internal deals between senior leaders.