Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, flanked by newly inducted ministers and dignitaries, presided over the cabinet expansion swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 3 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress/X/@CMofKarnataka)
Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar attended the swearing-in of newly inducted ministers at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 3 August 2026, marking a significant reshuffle of the state cabinet. (Photo: NationPress/X/@CMofKarnataka)
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was present at the swearing-in of newly inducted ministers held at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 3 August 2026, as the state government expanded its cabinet. (Photo: NationPress/X/@CMofKarnataka)
Supporters of Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan gathered along Raj Bhavan Road, Bengaluru, ahead of the cabinet swearing-in ceremony on 3 August 2026, ahead of the formal induction of new ministers. (Photo: NationPress)
Backers of Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan lined Raj Bhavan Road, Bengaluru, on 3 August 2026 to show support ahead of the swearing-in of newly inducted ministers into the state cabinet. (Photo: NationPress)
Raj Bhavan Road in Bengaluru was closed to traffic on 3 August 2026 ahead of the swearing-in ceremony for newly inducted Karnataka cabinet ministers, as authorities managed access to the venue. (Photo: NationPress)
Police personnel were deployed along Raj Bhavan Road, Bengaluru, on 3 August 2026 to maintain security ahead of the swearing-in ceremony for newly inducted Karnataka cabinet ministers. (Photo: NationPress)
A heavy police presence was maintained on Raj Bhavan Road, Bengaluru, on 3 August 2026, with personnel standing guard in anticipation of the Karnataka cabinet ministers' swearing-in ceremony. (Photo: NationPress)