DK Shivakumar to replace Siddaramaiah? Karnataka CM ends speculations, ‘my chair not vacant’
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DK Shivakumar to replace Siddaramaiah? Karnataka CM ends speculations, ‘my chair not vacant’

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that his chair is not vacant but yet journalists are reporting that a change of guard in the state is in the offing. Referring to the media reports that his deputy DK Shivakumar would replace him anytime soon, Siddaramaiah took a swipe at the "speculative journalism". Speaking at the Press Club of Bangalore Award-2024, the CM said, "We don’t have any confusion amongst us but journalists are still writing that ‘CM will be changed’. "If people gather for dinner, then it becomes news based on speculation that such discussions would have happened, though we would have discussed something else and not what is reported there," Siddaramaiah said.

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'My chair is not vacant' says Siddaramaiah dismissing leadership change rumours
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2 days, 7 hours ago

'My chair is not vacant' says Siddaramaiah dismissing leadership change rumours

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday dismissed speculations about a change in the state’s leadership, taking a dig at reports suggesting that his deputy, DK Shivakumar, might replace him. Speaking at the Press Club of Bangalore Award-2024, Siddaramaiah refuted claims of internal conflict and termed such reports as “speculative journalism.” He remarked, “My chair is not vacant, yet journalists keep …

Karnataka: Matter is between Congress and Me, says DK Shivakumar
3 days, 18 hours ago

Karnataka: Matter is between Congress and Me, says DK Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While Bharatiya Janata Party keeping close observation on the political developments in Karnataka especially over change of Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Talking to media persons in Sringeri, a popular Hindu pilgrim centre in Chikkamagaluru district, Shivakumar said, he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah discharge their duties as per Congress party’s directions. Speculations are rife in political circles that …

Let DK Shivakumar lead Congress, win polls and take top post: Karnataka Minister
5 days, 7 hours ago

Let DK Shivakumar lead Congress, win polls and take top post: Karnataka Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar should become CM by successfully leading the party in the next elections, rather than aspiring for the top post in the incumbent government's remaining period of two and a half years, a state minister said on Friday. Minister K N Rajanna's apparent dig comes in the backdrop of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's recent dinner with …

BJP leaders foresee a change of CM in Karnataka
6 days, 19 hours ago

BJP leaders foresee a change of CM in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party, the main opposition party, foresee a change in Chief Minister in Karnataka soon and taking into account the developments in Congress party, BJP leaders observe in all likelihood Deputy Chief Minister and president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee D.K. Speculations of change in Chief Minister in Karnataka gained momentum after a dinner meeting hosted …

DK Shivakumar in Turkey, CM Siddaramaiah has cosy dinner with cabinet
1 week, 4 days ago

DK Shivakumar in Turkey, CM Siddaramaiah has cosy dinner with cabinet

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU/BELAGAVI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleagues, mostly Dalit ministers, had dinner at PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi’s residence on Thursday. Nothing remarkable, except that the get-together happened at a time when Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is on a personal trip to Turkey. It is being interpreted as camp politics, and attempts at political one-upmanship to counter Shivakumar, who …

Siddaramaiah denies power-sharing deal with DK Shivakumar on Chief Minister post
1 month, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah denies power-sharing deal with DK Shivakumar on Chief Minister post

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday clarified that there was no prior agreement between him and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar regarding power-sharing arrangements before the Congress came to power in the state. I will abide by the high command’s decision.” The comments came after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also serves as the state Congress President, addressed …

DK Shivakumar asserts party unity ahead of Congress' rebranded Hassan rally
1 month, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar asserts party unity ahead of Congress' rebranded Hassan rally

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s upcoming rally in Hassan on December 5 has undergone a dramatic transformation from a personal show of strength to a Congress-endorsed event. The shift came after an anonymous letter to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted concerns that the rally, organised independently by Siddaramaiah’s faction, risked promoting “hero worship” and undermining the party’s collective identity. Responding to …

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hints about Cabinet reshuffle on cards in Karnataka
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hints about Cabinet reshuffle on cards in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculation that a Cabinet reshuffle was on cards, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday indicated about the possibility of such an exercise in the days ahead, as he noted that few ministers have been given a "message" about their term. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, hinted about it, as he referred to the …

Karnataka to see leadership change? DK Shivakumar's '2.5-yr term' sparks doubts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka to see leadership change? DK Shivakumar's '2.5-yr term' sparks doubts

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sparked speculation about a potential change of leadership within the state government. He noted that the practice of appointing panchayat chairpersons for terms of varying lengths, including 2.5 years, was common, but when it comes to resignations, "only the gods can save us." This comment has left many wondering whether the 2.5-year term …

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra
2 months ago

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing probe in the MUDA site allotment case, will resign soon. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra Both Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress national President M Mallikarjun Kharge are also aware as to when the CM will quit, he said. He termed Siddaramaiah's reported recent …

DK Shivakumar: BJP wants to finish Siddaramaiah as he is 'powerful mass leader'
2 months, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar: BJP wants to finish Siddaramaiah as he is 'powerful mass leader'

India Today  

Implying that BJP’s blame tactics to malign Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as they were afraid of his popularity, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Friday that the BJP was trying to finish the Chief Minister politically because he is a powerful popular leader. The BJP is trying to finish all strong mass leaders from Opposition parties across the country …

BJP workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict

Hindustan Times  

BJP workers on Tuesday staged protests in several parts of Karnataka demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, hours after the Karnataka High Court dismissed his petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The protests were organised in Siddaramaiah's home district of Mysuru, Hubballi …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in trouble because of bad advice by coterie: A.H. Vishwanath
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in trouble because of bad advice by coterie: A.H. Vishwanath

The Hindu  

MLC A.H. Vishwanath urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign following the High Court of Karnataka dismissing his plea challenging the Governor’s sanction of an investigation against him in the alleged scam in allotment of sites of Mysore Urban Development Authority to his wife. Mr. Vishwanath said that the development has tarnished Mr. Siddaramaiah’s previously unblemished political career of over 50 …

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

An hour after the High Court ruling, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the opposition BJP has hatched a ‘political conspiracy’ against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The BJP is not able to tolerate the good work, commitment and contributions of the Chief Minister to Karnataka, and the country.The BJP had hatched conspiracy against me too in the past,” the …

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case
3 months, 4 weeks ago

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 16, 2024 14:43 IST - 4 MINS READ On September 12, a single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court reserved its judgment after concluding its hearing in the case where Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenged Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. Even while the Karnataka High Court was …

ABP Exclusive Karnataka CM No Change As Of Now Say Congress Leaders Amid Siddaramaiah-MUDA Row
4 months ago

ABP Exclusive Karnataka CM No Change As Of Now Say Congress Leaders Amid Siddaramaiah-MUDA Row

ABP News  

Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority matter, top Congress sources have told ABP News that there will be no change in the state's leadership for now. The clarification comes amid increased activity by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and a few other Congress leaders, who have been lobbying for their …

Congress is more confident about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: BJP's R Ashoka
4 months ago

Congress is more confident about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: BJP's R Ashoka

Hindustan Times  

After Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution order against CM Siddaramaiah, several leaders from the BJP demanded his resignation in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam, which led to the speculations around the post of Karnataka Chief Minister. Congress is more confident about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: BJP's R Ashoka Amid the speculation, several leaders from Karnataka also …

Dr G Parameshwara may be top choice if Karnataka CM post falls vacant
4 months, 1 week ago

Dr G Parameshwara may be top choice if Karnataka CM post falls vacant

New Indian Express  

As Congress navigates this uncertain period, several potential leaders have already been ruled out to take over as chief minister. Though AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge was initially considered, a recent controversy over the allotment of a KIADB site to a trust managed by his family has cast a shadow over his candidacy. Former KPCC president RV Deshpande on Sunday said …

Karnataka minister Rajanna says PWD minister Satish might become CM if Siddaramaiah steps down
5 months ago

Karnataka minister Rajanna says PWD minister Satish might become CM if Siddaramaiah steps down

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, considered to be a staunch supporter of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has sparked a fresh controversy by saying that PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi can become the state’s chief minister in the future. Meanwhile, on whether Siddaramaiah will resign if the Governor gives sanction to prosecute him in the MUDA case, Rajanna cited the example of …

‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that the change of leadership in the state is in the control of the high command and that he cannot discuss this in public. ‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM In response to the question about the plan of changing the chief minister, CM Siddaramaiah said, “Congress is a national …

If leadership changes in Karnataka, next CM should be a Lingayat: Sri Saila swami
6 months, 2 weeks ago

If leadership changes in Karnataka, next CM should be a Lingayat: Sri Saila swami

The Hindu  

If there is a change in the leadership in Karnataka, then the new Chief Minister should belong to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community, said Sri Channa Siddharama Panditaradhya Shivacharya swami of Sri Saila on June 28. This comes a day after Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Mutt seer Chandrashekhara swami publicly requesting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to give up his post to Mr. Shivakumar. …

Shivakumar mocks demand for 3 more Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shivakumar mocks demand for 3 more Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar on Thursday mocked demand from some Ministers to create three more posts of Deputy Chief Minister, saying they will get no "solution" by discussing it before the media.Some of the Ministers have been pitching for leaders from Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST and minority communities to be given the post of Deputy Chief Minister. According to …

Cong will decide about making me CM in future, says Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cong will decide about making me CM in future, says Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Congress will decide about making him the Chief Minister in future, bringing to the fore again the issue of leadership change. Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar There was stiff competition between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the Chief Minister's post after the Assembly election results in May last year, and the …

CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar arrive in Delhi, gear up to protest against Centre over tax devolution
11 months, 1 week ago

CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar arrive in Delhi, gear up to protest against Centre over tax devolution

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar along with other officials including state Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday arrived in the national capital ahead of the ‘Chalo Delhi’ protest set to be held today. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrives in Delhi to hold the 'Chalo Delhi' protest at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday. The leaders reached Delhi …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faces allegations of 'cash for transfer' scandal; vows retirement if guilty
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faces allegations of 'cash for transfer' scandal; vows retirement if guilty

India TV News  

In a escalating political drama, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is under fire from JD state president H D Kumaraswamy, who accuses him and his son Yathindra of involvement in a "cash for transfer" racket. Accusing Yathindra of acting as a "Super Chief Minister," Kumaraswamy even called for Siddaramaiah's resignation over a video clip. In a series of posts on social …

Ex-Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation over differences among his cabinet ministers
1 year, 2 months ago

Ex-Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation over differences among his cabinet ministers

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Friday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as his cabinet members, he alleged, have a difference of opinion on his tenure as Chief Minister. READ | BJP unable to get funds as their loss in 5 state elections is ‘almost certain’: CM Siddaramaiah "There is a lot of difference of …

Cong MLA Claims Shivakumar Will Replace Siddaramaiah as CM After Two-and-half Years
1 year, 2 months ago

Cong MLA Claims Shivakumar Will Replace Siddaramaiah as CM After Two-and-half Years

News 18  

Congress’ Mandya MLA Ravikumar Gowda on Friday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will become the chief minister after two-and-half years of the Siddaramaiah-led government’s tenure. Alleging that a team which was behind the fall of the Congress-JD coalition government in 2019, was now working to lure Congress legislators with allurements like Rs 50 crore and a minister …

Will you be the King? This is what Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said when asked | VIDEO
1 year, 2 months ago

Will you be the King? This is what Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said when asked | VIDEO

India TV News  

Karnataka political news: On being asked a question in Belagavi by the media that when Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will become "the king" of state as wanted by his supporters, he replied, "My party has to decide". There's a time to talk about everything," said Karnataka Deputy CM on BJP leader KS Eshwarappa's 'Shivakumar will land up in …

Shivakumar displeased at three deputy CMs demand by Rajanna
1 year, 3 months ago

Shivakumar displeased at three deputy CMs demand by Rajanna

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The state deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has expressed his displeasure over the demand made by Karnataka cooperation minister KN Rajanna from the Siddaramaiah camp. The state deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has expressed his displeasure over the demand made by Karnataka cooperation minister KN Rajanna from the Siddaramaiah camp to appoint three deputy chief ministers in Karnataka. In …

Karnataka: Shivakumar indicates changes in Cabinet in future, new state Congress team
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka: Shivakumar indicates changes in Cabinet in future, new state Congress team

India TV News  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday hinted that there might be changes in the cabinet in the future and said that the state unit of Congress will be revamped to build a new team. Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President, said this at the general body meeting of KPCC. Later, in his address, senior …

Karnataka CM meets Congress MLAs for second day amid brewing discontent
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM meets Congress MLAs for second day amid brewing discontent

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday held discussions with Congress legislators from six districts amid reports of discontent brewing within the ruling party regarding development work in their constituencies and the functioning of the government and its ministers. The meeting gains significance amid brewing discontent within the ruling party, with as many as 30 legislators reportedly having written to Chief …

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar to hold marathon meetings with Congress legislators for next three days
1 year, 5 months ago

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar to hold marathon meetings with Congress legislators for next three days

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar will hold marathon meetings with Congress legislators for the next three days in a bid to make the party strong ahead of the Lok Sabha elections slated to take place this year, party insiders said. These meetings with the district in-charge ministers, other ministers from districts concerned and MLAs and …

Karnataka CM, others hold 'silent protest' against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka CM, others hold 'silent protest' against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar along with a host of ministers, legislators and Congress top leaders in the state on Wednesday staged a "silent protest" here against the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament and the "politics of vendetta" unleashed by the Centre. This comes days after the party stated it would move the …

'They will hit each other with slippers': BJP MLA says Karnataka government will fall
1 year, 6 months ago

'They will hit each other with slippers': BJP MLA says Karnataka government will fall

India Today  

BJP leader and Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Sunday claimed the Congress government in the state led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will not last for five years and that there is a lot of discontent among the stake holders. He also alleged that DK Shivakumar's visit to former CM Bommai's house on June 23 was a way to blackmail …

Siddaramaiah, DKS meet Sonia, Rahul Gandhi, discuss portfolios for ministers
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah, DKS meet Sonia, Rahul Gandhi, discuss portfolios for ministers

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy, DK Shivakumar, met former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and party leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi and discussed portfolios for ministers ahead of the swearing-in ceremony tomorrow. VIDEO | Karnataka CM @siddaramaiah reaches 10 Janpath to discuss expansion of the state cabinet with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. MLAs, including Eshwar Khandre, Lakshmi Hebbalkar, …

Siddaramaiah, DKS to visit Delhi today likely to hold talks on Cabinet expansion
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah, DKS to visit Delhi today likely to hold talks on Cabinet expansion

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will leave for New Delhi on Wednesday evening, where they are expected to meet the Congress high command and discuss cabinet expansion, and allocation of portfolios to existing Ministers. Details of the Delhi visit has not been shared with media, but party sources said they are expected to …

Governing after winning: The Hindu Editorial on the road ahead for the Congress government in Karnataka
1 year, 7 months ago

Governing after winning: The Hindu Editorial on the road ahead for the Congress government in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Unity among the ranks is easier while fighting as an oppositional force than while sharing power after winning. The Congress in Karnataka is still struggling to resolve its numerous inner power tussles after having reconciled the claims of its key leaders, Siddaramaiah and D.K. Patil, who belongs to the Lingayat community that shifted from the Bharatiya Janata Party to the …

DK Shivakumar ‘not happy’ with Karnataka result, eyes Lok Sabha polls
1 year, 7 months ago

DK Shivakumar ‘not happy’ with Karnataka result, eyes Lok Sabha polls

Live Mint  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that he is “not happy” with the results of the Karnataka assembly elections and nobody should come to his or Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's house. Our next target is the Lok Sabha elections and we must fight well," DK Shivakumar said while addressing Congress workers in Bengaluru. On Sunday, newly elected Chief …

'Country Looking At Us': Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar Says Next Target Is 2024 Lok Sabha Polls
1 year, 7 months ago

'Country Looking At Us': Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar Says Next Target Is 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

ABP News  

Day after being sworn in as the new Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Congress MLA DK Shivakumar on Sunday put forth the party's agenda saying that the next target for them is the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Our next target is the Lok Sabha elections and we must fight well: Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar addressing party cadre in Bengaluru …

Siddaramaiah's thumbs-up sign after being sworn in as K'taka CM, DK Shivakumar settles for No 2 role
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah's thumbs-up sign after being sworn in as K'taka CM, DK Shivakumar settles for No 2 role

Hindustan Times  

Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were sworn in as the new chief minister and deputy chief minister of Karnataka Saturday morning, a week after the party's emphatic win in the 2023 Assembly election. Eight Congress MLAs - including party boss Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank and ex-deputy chief minister G Parameshwara - took oaths as ministers. Opposition show of strength …

Siddaramaiah sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar becomes Dy CM
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar becomes Dy CM

Firstpost  

Siddaramaiah, 75, has become the Chief Minister for the second term after his earlier five-year stint in 2013. While Shivakumar, 61, who had earlier worked as Minister under Siddaramaiah, will continue as the party’s Karnataka state president till the Parliamentary elections next year Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar have been sworn in as the chief minister and deputy chief …

Siddaramaiah to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka today, DK Shivakumar to become Dy CM
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka today, DK Shivakumar to become Dy CM

Firstpost  

After days of deciding who will acquire the Chief Minister’s seat in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah will finally be sworn in as the next CM today while DK Shivakumar will become the deputy Chief Minister. #WATCH | Supporters of Karnataka Deputy-CM designate DK Shivakumar and Police personnel stand outside his residence in Bengaluru. While Shivakumar, 61, who had earlier worked as Minister …

Siddaramaiah sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar his deputy
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar his deputy

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka for the second time on Saturday while Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of the state. This is the same stadium where Siddaramaiah took oath in 2013 when he became Chief Minister for the first time. Shivakumar representing …

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar meet Sonia Gandhi to discuss Cabinet formation
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar meet Sonia Gandhi to discuss Cabinet formation

Live Mint  

Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar arrived at the residence of Sonia Gandhi on Friday to discuss all possible names to be inducted into the cabinet and formally invite the Congress high command for the swearing-in ceremony on Saturday. DK Shivakumar confidently affirmed that the commitments given by senior leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to the …

'Everything is nice...': K'taka CM hopeful Parameshwara on Siddaramaiah-DKS deal
1 year, 7 months ago

'Everything is nice...': K'taka CM hopeful Parameshwara on Siddaramaiah-DKS deal

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress leader G Parameshwara - speaking a day after Siddaramaiah was named chief minister and DK Shivakumar his deputy - declared himself pleased that 'the entire exercise has been settled amicably' and called on his party colleagues to work together to implement the five pre-poll promises made to the people of the state. Earlier this week Parameshwara, a former …

Congress Invites TN CM MK Stalin To Karnataka Cabinet Swearing-In Ceremony On May 20
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress Invites TN CM MK Stalin To Karnataka Cabinet Swearing-In Ceremony On May 20

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Karnataka CM designate Siddaramaiah invited Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin for swearing-in ceremony on May 20 over a phone call on Thursday. According to ANI, Department of Information & Public Relations said, “Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Karnataka CM designate Siddaramaiah in a phone call invited Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin …

’Why should I be upset?’ Says DK Shivakumar on being elected as Deputy CM
1 year, 7 months ago

’Why should I be upset?’ Says DK Shivakumar on being elected as Deputy CM

Live Mint  

Hours after Congress finalised Siddaramaiah to be the next chief minister of Karnataka and DK Shivakumar will be his deputy, questions were raised on how the state party chief Shivakumar would react. However, the grand old party reached the decision with the two leaders agreeing to a rotational formula, where Siddaramaiah will be the CM for a period of 2.5 …

Who Is Siddaramaiah? Mass Leader And Nine-Time MLA Set To Become Karnataka CM For Second Time
1 year, 7 months ago

Who Is Siddaramaiah? Mass Leader And Nine-Time MLA Set To Become Karnataka CM For Second Time

ABP News  

A mass leader, Siddaramaiah will become the chief minister of Karnataka for the second time as he edges out Shivakumar for the top post. Siddaramaiah, currently 75 years old, became a member of the Indian National Congress in 2006, following his dismissal from the JD party led by former Prime Minister Deve Gowda. He was appointed as the head of …

Karnataka: Shivakumar accepts formula, says 'more responsibility on me now'
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka: Shivakumar accepts formula, says 'more responsibility on me now'

India Today  

Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar on Thursday confirmed that he has agreed to take deputy chief minister post “in larger interest of the party”. pic.twitter.com/iZapTnHL9i — Shiv Aroor May 18, 2023 Siddaramaiah to be the next chief minister of Karnataka and DK Shivakumar will take oath as deputy chief minister. Multiple rounds of discussions were held on Wednesday between Congress …

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