Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/05/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Kanakapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Current Position | Chief Minister of Karnataka |
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| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about D. K. Shivakumar
10/09/2026
Coverage of Shivakumar's first 100 days as Karnataka Chief Minister highlighted the leadership transition that ended the Congress party's internal power struggle. Reports said he entered office with major expectations on governance and delivery of the government's promises.
03/06/2026
D. K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka on 3 June 2026 after the Congress leadership change that followed Siddaramaiah's exit. He had previously served as Deputy Chief Minister and remained one of the party's most influential organizers in the state.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar |
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| Nickname(s) | D. K. Shi, DKS, Kanakapura Rock, Congress' Man Friday, The Tiger of Santhur |
| Famous for | Eight-time MLA, Chief Minister of Karnataka, and one of the richest politicians in India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | National Public School, Bengaluru |
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| Educational Qualification | Master of Arts degree in Political Science |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 1993 |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Usha Shivakumar | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
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| Current Position | Chief Minister of Karnataka (since 3 June 2026) |
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| Electoral Record | Eight-time MLA; won 75.03% of votes in 2023 Kanakapura constituency election |
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Favourites
| Car Collection | Toyota Qualis |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Toyota Qualis |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. D. K. Shivakumar, a prominent figure in the Congress party in Karnataka, is known for his wealth. | |
| 2. He has a political career spanning over three decades. | |
| 3. Shivakumar left college to enter politics, starting with the Youth Congress. | |
| 4. His first electoral win was in 1989 as a Congress candidate. | |
| 5. He has led various Congress campaigns in Karnataka. | |
| 6. Shivakumar was instrumental in bringing back Congress legislators during a crucial moment in Maharashtra. | |
| 7. He hosted Gujarat Congress MLAs at his Bengaluru resort to prevent them from defecting. | |
| 8. In 2018, he played a crucial role in the establishment of a coalition government in Karnataka. | |
| 9. Shivakumar shares a close relationship with the Gandhi family. | |
| 10. Numerology is a strong belief of his, particularly favoring the number 6. | |
| 11. He has investments in cooperative banks, educational institutions, agricultural lands, and flats. | |
| 12. Early in his political career, he had ties to Bengaluru gangster Ramachandra Kotwal. | |
| 13. In a moving gesture, his daughter disguised herself as a news reporter to visit him in jail. | |
| 14. His assets grew from approximately Rs 7 crore in 2004 to Rs 1,413 crore by 2023. |
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