H D Kumaraswamy was the former Chief Minister of Karnataka elected from Mandya in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy is also the son of Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.

During the swearing-in ceremony, HDK said, “I first thank Modi ji and the people of Karnataka. The people of Karnataka blessed the BJP and JD(S) alliance. I got an opportunity to serve the country. For me, working for the welfare of Karnataka and the whole country is important. Which portfolio I am getting is not important… (what is important is) if I am able to meet the expectations of the people of Karnataka through my work as a Union Minister.”