The DKS Effect: How Congress’s New Chief Minister Upsets BJP’s Karnataka Calculus
Last Updated:June 04, 2026, 10:48 IST Perhaps the biggest concern within BJP circles is that the leadership transition allows Congress to present itself as politically refreshed Shivakumar‘s elevation has complicated the party’s electoral calculations ahead of the 2028 assembly election. (X @DKShivakumar) When DK Shivakumar finally took oath as Karnataka’s chief minister on Wednesday, it…