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D K Shivakumar

Chief Minister
KanakapuraKarnataka Since 2026
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Father's Name
Late D K Kempegowda
Profession
Agriculturist, Businessman, Educationist and Social Worker
Gender
Male
Age
60 years (b. ~1966)

D K Shivakumar is a Chief Minister belonging to INC, representing Kanakapura, Karnataka. He is 60 years old and has declared Post Graduate as his highest education. In the 2023 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹1413.80 Cr with liabilities of ₹265.07 Cr, compared with ₹840.02 Cr in 2018. The affidavit lists 19 criminal cases; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 4 elections contested, 4 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
60
Years
Education
Post Graduate
M.A. Political Science, Karnataka State Open University, 2006
Net Assets (2023)
₹1148.73 Cr
2023 Karnataka Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
19
0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1985
    Contested Karnataka Legislative Assembly election· Sathanur
  2. 1987
    Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly· Sathanur
  3. 1989
    Member, Bangalore Rural Zilla Panchayat
  4. 1991
    Minister
  5. 1999
    Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
  6. 2013
    Minister for Energy

    Government of Karnataka

  7. 2018
    Minister for Water Resources
  8. 2023
    Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
  9. 2026
    Chief Minister of KarnatakaCurrent

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
2008—KanakapuraINCWon——
2013—KanakapuraINCWon——
2018—KanakapuraINCWon——
2023—KanakapuraINCWon——

Financial Profile(2023)

₹1413.80 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹1140.38 Cr81%
  • Movable Assets₹273.42 Cr19%
  • Liabilities₹265.07 Cr19%
Movable Assets
₹273.42 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹1140.38 Cr
Liabilities
₹265.07 Cr
Net Assets
₹1148.73 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2018₹840.02 Cr
2013₹251.51 Cr
2008₹75.60 Cr

Source: 2023 Karnataka Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

19
Declared
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted

Case counts are declared, but no individual case details are on record.

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2023 Karnataka Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

₹75.60 Cr2008₹251.51 Cr2013₹840.02 Cr2018
Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

DS
D K Shivakumar
Chief Minister
Parents
LK
Father
Late D K Kempegowda
Agriculturist
G
Mother
Gowramma
Agriculturist
Spouse
US
Spouse
Usha Shivakumar
Businesswoman and Educationist
Children
AS
Son
Aakash Shivakumar
AS
Daughter
Aishwarya Shivakumar

Education

Post Graduate
M.A. Political Science, Karnataka State Open University, 2006

Income(2022-23)

Total declared income
₹14.24 Cr
Self₹14.24 Cr
Declared income by year (2)
2022-23₹14.24 Cr
2021-22₹71.21 Cr

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does D K Shivakumar represent?

D K Shivakumar is a Chief Minister representing Kanakapura, Karnataka and belongs to INC.

What are the declared assets of D K Shivakumar?

D K Shivakumar declared total assets of ₹1413.80 Cr and liabilities of ₹265.07 Cr in the 2023 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does D K Shivakumar have?

D K Shivakumar declared 19 criminal cases in the election affidavit. Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of D K Shivakumar?

D K Shivakumar declared Post Graduate as the highest educational qualification.

How old is D K Shivakumar?

D K Shivakumar is 60 years old as per the records on file.

What was D K Shivakumar's most recent election result?

D K Shivakumar won the 2023 election from Kanakapura.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2023 Karnataka Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2023 Karnataka Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.
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