List of Deputy Chief Ministers of Karnataka

The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka is a key member of the state government, assisting the Chief Minister in various administrative and policy matters. The role involves managing specific portfolios and ensuring smooth governance.  Read More about Deputy Chief Ministers of KA.

Updated On - 24 Sep 2025

Current Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka

Deputy CM of Karnataka

Here is the list of Deputy Chief Ministers of Karnataka from its formation in 1952 to the present in 2025:

Name

Tenure

Political Party

Constituency

D. K. Shivakumar

20 May 2023 – Present

Indian National Congress

Kanakapura

Vacant

26 July 2021 – 20 May 2023

NA

NA

C. N. Ashwath Narayan ,Govind Karjol and Laxman Savadi

26 August 2019 – 26 July 2021 

Bharatiya Janata Party

Malleshwaram, Mudhol and MLC

G. Parameshwara

23 May 2018 – 23 July 2019

Indian National Congress

Koratagere

Vacant

12 May 2013 – 23 May 2018

NA

NA

R. Ashoka and K. S. Eshwarappa

12 July 2012 – 12 May 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party

Padmanabha Nagar and Shivamogga

Vacant

9 October 2007 – 12 July 2012

NA

NA

B. S. Yediyurappa

3 February 2006 – 8 October 2007

Bharatiya Janata Party

Shikaripura

M. P. Prakash

8 August 2005 – 28 January 2006

Janata Dal (Secular)

Hoovina Hadagali

Siddaramaiah

28 May 2004 – 5 August 2005

Janata Dal (Secular)

Chamundeshwari

Vacant

22 July 1999 – 28 May 2004

NA

NA

Siddaramaiah

31 May 1996 – 22 July 1999

Janata Dal

Chamundeshwari

J. H. Patel

11 December 1994 – 31 May 1996

Janata Dal

Channagiri

S. M. Krishna

21 January 1993 – 9 December 1994

Indian National Congress

Maddur

S. M. Krishna

1 November 1952 – 1 November 1954

Indian National Congress

Maddur

FAQs on Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka

  • Who is the current Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka?

    As of 2025, D. K. Shivakumar is the current Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. He assumed office on May 20, 2023, in the government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

  • Which political party does D. K. Shivakumar belong to?

    D. K. Shivakumar is a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) and currently serves as the President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).

  • What are the responsibilities of the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka?

    The Deputy Chief Minister assists the Chief Minister in governance, oversees key ministries, and helps manage party affairs and legislative coordination within the government.

  • Is the post of Deputy Chief Minister constitutionally mandated in Karnataka?

    No, the post of Deputy CM is not a constitutional position. It is created at the discretion of the Chief Minister and ruling party or coalition.  

  • Who was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka?

    The first Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka was S. M. Krishna, who held the position briefly in the early 1990s before later becoming Chief Minister.

Disclaimer
Display of any trademarks, tradenames, logos and other subject matters of intellectual property belong to their respective intellectual property owners. Display of such IP along with the related product information does not imply BankBazaar's partnership with the owner of the Intellectual Property or issuer/manufacturer of such products.