DC Edit | Hasn't Cong learnt anything? Must pick Karnataka CM quickly
1 year, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Hasn't Cong learnt anything? Must pick Karnataka CM quickly

Deccan Chronicle  

One of the first promises assumed to be made by all parties is that if they win a mandate, they will form a popular government and it would start working as quickly as possible. Within 48 hours of winning an extraordinary popular mandate in Karnataka, the Congress is creating a crisis situation that is not without precedents. Earlier, after winning a clear mandate in the states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the Congress party was caught between two different sets of chief ministerial aspirants — and in both cases, chose an old horse over a youngster. Earlier, in Punjab too, though not after winning the mandate but at the fag end of the term, it allowed two sets of internal sections within the party hold the entire party hierarchy and its halo to ransom. The Congress must stop thinking it can enforce a whimsical choice and be acceptable — it worked during the Indira Gandhi era, and it can work currently for the BJP under PM Narendra Modi — but Mr Mallikarjun Kharge-led Congress can hardly demand or expect such clout, nor do the Gandhis have the same election winning record.

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Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The 10-day winter session of the state legislature that commences in Belagavi on Monday is likely to put a lid on factionalism and power politics within the Ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP for the time being. In the BJP camp, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka is likely to take along all the legislators …

ABP Exclusive Karnataka CM No Change As Of Now Say Congress Leaders Amid Siddaramaiah-MUDA Row
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Troubling shadow fight in Karnataka Congress
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Troubling shadow fight in Karnataka Congress

New Indian Express  

One of the main planks on which the Congress rode to power was corruption in the then BJP government, but there is hardly any visible action now, except for setting up a committee, to address this menace. To be fair, backward classes leader Siddaramaiah and Vokkaliga strongman DKS have maintained cordiality in public; their supporters are the ones raising the …

Southern Lights | Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Southern Lights | Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open

Hindustan Times  

The Congress’ poor show in Karnataka during the general elections and the lack of accountability despite a growing clamour for correcting lapses are at the heart of the demand for multiple deputy chief ministers in the state, party leaders have said. The Congress scored a measly nine out of twenty-eight Lok Sabha seats in the state as opposed to the …

Congress high command's decision final: Siddaramaiah on 3 more Deputy CMs
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress high command's decision final: Siddaramaiah on 3 more Deputy CMs

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With the demand to have three more Deputy Chief Ministers resurfacing in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the decision of the Congress high command is final.Some of the Ministers have been pitching for Deputy CM posts to be given to leaders from Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST and minority communities. A section within the Congress is said to be of …

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State

News 18  

A group of ministers from the Siddaramaiah government seeking more deputy chief ministers into the Karnataka cabinet will carry out a ‘Chalo Delhi’ campaign to impress upon the Congress high command to heed to their request. The demand for more DyCMs came from senior leaders like state Home Minister Dr G Parmeshwara, Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, Public Works Minister Satish …

Congress ministers again push for three more deputy CMs in Karnataka
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress ministers again push for three more deputy CMs in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

With demand for three more Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka once again coming to the fore, the State Congress chief D K Shivakumar on Monday said the party's central leadership will take a call. Some of the Ministers in the Siddaramaiah-led cabinet have been pitching for deputy chief minister posts to be given to leaders from Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST and minority …

Congress will respond appropriately to ministers pushing for 3 more Dy CMs in Karnataka: Shivakumar
6 months ago

Congress will respond appropriately to ministers pushing for 3 more Dy CMs in Karnataka: Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Seemingly expressing his displeasure against ministers demanding three more deputy chief minister posts in Karnataka, state Congress President D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the party would respond to them appropriately. Asked whether there is a plan in the party to have more deputy chief ministers, he said, "You please meet Mallikarjun Kharge and our in-charge general secretary or …

Brass to discuss Congress’s Karnataka performance in Lok Sabha polls separately
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Brass to discuss Congress’s Karnataka performance in Lok Sabha polls separately

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU : The Congress Working Committee meeting in New Delhi that deliberated on the selection of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also discussed the party’s poor performance in certain states that had done well in the Assembly elections, especially Karnataka. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge said the party high command will soon hold a meeting to discuss the …

‘JD(S)-BJP alliance not just on ideological basis’: Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy
8 months ago

‘JD(S)-BJP alliance not just on ideological basis’: Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal has partnered with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka since both parties are committed to providing good governance and share mutual interests, former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy tells Arun Dev in an interview. Edited excerpts: The Janata Dal has partnered with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka …

The importance of Karnataka
8 months ago

The importance of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka is seen as an outlier in the political map of South India for its willingness to back the Bharatiya Janata Party. In all of 130 Lok Sabha seats in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala and the Union territory of Puducherry, it is the 28 constituencies in Karnataka that the BJP banks on to …

No guarantee of Congress govt. surviving after Lok Sabha polls: Joshi
9 months ago

No guarantee of Congress govt. surviving after Lok Sabha polls: Joshi

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has said that there was no guarantee that the Congress government in Karnataka would survive after the Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to presspersons in Hubballi on Saturday, Mr. Joshi said that there were reports that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would have to resign if Congress failed to win 20 seats in …

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress government's protest in Delhi alleging "injustice" to the State by the Centre in tax devolution and grants-in-aid, was not a show of strength, but the voice of the people of the State, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday. 7 crore people, they are giving tax every day, we are getting only 13 per cent, we …

Karnataka Damaged Under Congress Rule, Its CM Doesn't Know How Long Will He Helm the State: Modi
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Damaged Under Congress Rule, Its CM Doesn't Know How Long Will He Helm the State: Modi

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Congress has damaged Karnataka where development has come to a standstill and raised doubts about the continuation of its chief minister at the helm. He also targeted the ruling Congress in Rajasthan over ”infighting” between two groups, an apparent reference to the feud between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former Deputy CM …

CM\'s close aide favors Parameshwar for CM post in Karnataka
1 year, 1 month ago

CM\'s close aide favors Parameshwar for CM post in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Unfazed by warning from general secretary of All India Congress Committee Randeep Surjewala asking his party men not to speak in public on matters related to the party, Minister for Cooperation Rajanna on Friday stated that he favoured Minister for Home Dr G. Parameshwar to ascend to the post of Chief Minister after the incumbent Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Addressing …

Cong warns action against Karnataka leaders for public remarks on cabinet reshuffle, leadership change
1 year, 1 month ago

Cong warns action against Karnataka leaders for public remarks on cabinet reshuffle, leadership change

Hindustan Times  

Cracking the whip on party legislators, leaders and Ministers against making open remarks on issues such as cabinet reshuffle and leadership change, Congress General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday warned of action against those violating party discipline. Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala "We have briefly discussed the issue of various statements that were made by …

'Think and speak': Congress president Kharge challenges BJP's 'ATM' claim, cautions against election rhetoric
1 year, 2 months ago

'Think and speak': Congress president Kharge challenges BJP's 'ATM' claim, cautions against election rhetoric

India TV News  

In response to the Bharatiya Janata Party's assertion that Karnataka is akin to an "ATM" for the state government, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge offered his perspective on the matter, emphasising the need for measured statements during election times. He urged political leaders to think before speaking and expressed his disapproval of attempts to tarnish the government's image due to election …

Rajasthan: Congress high command to take decision on CM's face, says Sachin Pilot
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan: Congress high command to take decision on CM's face, says Sachin Pilot

India TV News  

As Rajasthan heads into Assembly polls in a few months, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday said that the party will have to contest unitedly in the state to win the majority and the high command of the party will take a decision on who will lead the government after elections. Pilot, along with other new faces like Shashi Tharoor …

Karnataka: Congress to hold meeting for DCC office-bearers
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka: Congress to hold meeting for DCC office-bearers

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the victorious state Congress camp, which recently secured a resounding victory in the assembly elections, is set to convene a meeting of the state and district campaign committee office-bearers at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office on Sept 3. The meeting will feature prominent leaders, including Infrastructure Development, Large and Medium …

Karnataka: Cong will win 20 seats in Parliamentary elections, says KPCC president
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka: Cong will win 20 seats in Parliamentary elections, says KPCC president

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee working president and Chief Whip of Congress in the Legislative Council Saleem Ahmed has expressed confidence in the party winning a minimum of 20 seats in Karnataka during the 2024 Parliamentary Election. Out of the 28 parliamentary constituencies in Karnataka, the 2019 general elections saw BJP clinching victory in 25, with Congress and JD capturing …

Karnataka: Shivakumar indicates changes in Cabinet in future, new state Congress team
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

Victory in Karnataka State Election Boosts India’s Congress Party
1 year, 6 months ago

Victory in Karnataka State Election Boosts India’s Congress Party

The Diplomat  

In a major shot in the arm ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, India’s main opposition party, the Congress, wrested control over the southern Indian state of Karnataka from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party in last month’s assembly election. Second, it may energize the Congress party and its cadres in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Telangana, …

Karnataka has shown how to defeat Modi — India must now learn
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka has shown how to defeat Modi — India must now learn

Al Jazeera  

Modi turned the state election into a referendum on himself. India’s political landscape is again alive with new possibilities after the southern state of Karnataka threw the Hindu supremacist Bhartiya Janata Party out of power in recently-held assembly elections and elected the long-struggling Congress Party. The decisive defeat of the BJP in Karnataka means that now, all of southern India …

Siddaramaiah, DKS meet Sonia, Rahul Gandhi, discuss portfolios for ministers
1 year, 6 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, …

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 …

'We will give you a clean, corrupt-free govt': Rahul Gandhi at oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru
1 year, 7 months ago

'We will give you a clean, corrupt-free govt': Rahul Gandhi at oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru

Firstpost  

In its election manifesto, Congress promised to implement the ‘guarantees’ of 200 units of free power to all households, Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family, among other things Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the party will turn all the five promises it made during the elections into law. In 1-2 hours, the first cabinet …

Congress strives for caste balance in Karnataka cabinet formation
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress strives for caste balance in Karnataka cabinet formation

Live Mint  

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, while DK Shivakumar took oath as the only Deputy CM of the southern state at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Apart from Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, other Congress MLAs were also sworn in as cabinet ministers in Karnataka which include G Parameshwara, K H Muniyappa, K J …

8 Congress MLAs To Take Oath As Karnataka Ministers Today — Check Names Here
1 year, 7 months ago

8 Congress MLAs To Take Oath As Karnataka Ministers Today — Check Names Here

ABP News  

Eight Congress MLAs will on Saturday rake oath as the cabinet ministers of the new Karnataka government under the leadership of CM-designate Siddaramaiah. He said, "Today is the swearing-in ceremony of the CM, Deputy CM and eight MLAs who will take oath as the ministers, everyone is attending it. #WATCH | Delhi | "Today is the swearing-in ceremony of the …

Karnataka CM swearing-in ceremony: What Rahul Gandhi said on '5-guarantees'- Congress poll promises
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM swearing-in ceremony: What Rahul Gandhi said on '5-guarantees'- Congress poll promises

India TV News  

Karnataka CM swearing-in ceremony: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who on Saturday attended Siddaramaiah's oath-taking ceremony held in Bengaluru, said the five 'guarantees' promised by the party before the elections in Karnataka will be implemented within a few hours after the first Cabinet meeting. Congress 5 poll promises are- These guarantees are: 200 units of free power to all households, Rs …

Karnataka Govt formation: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar take oath amid Opposition's 'show of unity'
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Govt formation: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar take oath amid Opposition's 'show of unity'

India TV News  

Karnataka Govt formation: A week after the Congress won the Assembly elections in Karnataka, veteran leader Siddaramaiah was sworn in as the Chief Minister today along with his deputy DK Shivakumar. Even after the comfortable win in polls, grabbing the top post in the state was not easy for 75-year-old Siddaramaiah as the party's state chief Shivakumar had presented his …

‘Will implement our guarantee’: DK Shivakumar
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Will implement our guarantee’: DK Shivakumar

Live Mint  

Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar on Friday assured that Congress will fulfill guarantees made to the public in the party's manifesto. "Gruha Jyoti: 200 units of free power to all households, Gruha Lakshmi: ₹2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family, Anna Bhagya: 10 kg of rice free to every member of a BPL household; Yuva Nidhi scheme: …

'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 …

Suspense ends as Congress announces Siddaramaiah as Karnataka's next CM
1 year, 7 months ago

Suspense ends as Congress announces Siddaramaiah as Karnataka's next CM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After several days of hectic parleys the Congress finally announced Siddaramaiah as Karnataka’s new chief minister and D.K. Announcing the decision taken by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after hectic parleys ever since the party emerged victorious on May 13, AICC general secretary K.C. At the same press conference, senior party leader and in-charge for Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala …

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 …

Karnataka Govt formation: Congress Legislature Party to meet today in Bengaluru
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Govt formation: Congress Legislature Party to meet today in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Congress is all set to name Siddaramaiah as the next chief minister of Karnataka, and a formal announcement on the same is set to be made at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party meeting on Thursday evening here in Bengaluru. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will extend an invitation to opposition leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony, sources …

Sonia Gandhi’s pivotal role behind Karnataka CM deal
1 year, 7 months ago

Sonia Gandhi’s pivotal role behind Karnataka CM deal

Live Mint  

After hectic deliberations for several days, the Congress' central leadership has finally ended the deadlock over Karnataka's new chief ministerial position. Siddaramaiah will be the next chief minister of Karnataka and DK Shivakumar his deputy, Congress sources said on Thursday. Media reports stated that former Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday evening had a conversation with DK Shivakumar, who had …

Karnataka Politics: Siddaramaiah set to become Karnataka CM, Shivakumar deputy
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Politics: Siddaramaiah set to become Karnataka CM, Shivakumar deputy

Firstpost  

The suspense over the formation of a new government in Karnataka seems to be ending with various media reports cited sources confirming that Siddaramaiah will be the next chief minister of Karnataka with DK Shivakumar as his deputy. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge worked till late night Wednesday to break the political deadlock over the next CM in Karnataka and arrived …

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah to be next Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar his deputy as Congress impasse ends
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah to be next Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar his deputy as Congress impasse ends

India TV News  

Karnataka CM race: Ending days of uncertainty, the Congress party named Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka with DK Shivakumar as his deputy. According to reports, Siddaramaiah got an edge over Shivakumar as the top Congress leadership feels the former Chief Minister's popularity among several sections including the poor, OBCs and minorities can get votes for the party …

Congress in Karnataka, should BJP be worried about Madhya Pradesh?
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress in Karnataka, should BJP be worried about Madhya Pradesh?

India Today  

Fresh from the success of ‘Operation Lotus’ in Karnataka in 2019, the BJP had attempted a similar political manoeuvre in Madhya Pradesh in March next year—with resounding success. Unlike Karnataka, where the party in power changes every five years, MP saw 15 years of uninterrupted BJP rule between 2003 and 2018. “MP is more susceptible to religious issues, perhaps because …

'Congress party will work as a family...': Siddaramaiah's first reaction after being named Karnataka CM
1 year, 7 months ago

'Congress party will work as a family...': Siddaramaiah's first reaction after being named Karnataka CM

India TV News  

Karnataka govt formation: Hours after being named as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka by the Congress high command, veteran leader Siddaramaiah said that the party will remain united in order to protect the interests of the people. After their meeting, Venugopal held a press conference and confirmed Siddaramaiah's name as Karnataka's next Chief Minister, ending days of uncertainty. Earlier …

Congress' Karnataka victory no big deal, says KCR
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress' Karnataka victory no big deal, says KCR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: BRS president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao brought the Congress back to the centrestage and launched a scathing attack on the party at the joint meeting of MPs, MLAs and MLCs at Telagana Bhavan on Wednesday. Rao said the Congress had failed the country on all fronts after ruling for several decades, adding that no one would believe …

When will Karnataka get a new CM? Here’s all we know about swearing-in ceremony
1 year, 7 months ago

When will Karnataka get a new CM? Here’s all we know about swearing-in ceremony

Live Mint  

Nearly a week after the Congress' triumphant return to power, the upcoming Karnataka government remains shrouded in uncertain. Senior party leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar have emerged as contenders for the post of Chief Minister and the party assured that a new Cabinet would be in place within the next 48-72 hours. Meanwhile, preparations were underway at the Sree …

Surjewala issues ‘indiscipline’ warning for Cong leaders in run up to CM reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Surjewala issues ‘indiscipline’ warning for Cong leaders in run up to CM reports

Live Mint  

The Congress is yet to declare the name of Karnataka's Chief minister. The All India Congress Committe in-charge for Karnataka, Randeep Surjewala met reporters outside of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's house and warned fellow Congress leaders that they should not issue statements on the selection of a Chief Minister of Karnataka, which the Congress High Command has undertaken and deliberations …

Karnataka CM News: Gandhis Will Not Take Any Decision, Rahul Tells Kharge; Shivakumar 'Not Ready' for Dy CM Post
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM News: Gandhis Will Not Take Any Decision, Rahul Tells Kharge; Shivakumar 'Not Ready' for Dy CM Post

News 18  

Karnataka CM News: Amid a race for the Karnataka chief minister’s post, two aspirants Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar held separate back-to-back meetings with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi to decide the final name for the top post in the southern state. Former chief minister Siddaramaiah, who has been camping in Delhi since Monday, met …

Congress Clinches Karnataka Deal: Siddaramaiah To Be CM, DK Shivakumar Deputy CM
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress Clinches Karnataka Deal: Siddaramaiah To Be CM, DK Shivakumar Deputy CM

The Quint  

Speaking to The Quint, a Congress source in the know said, "This is a Congress government which is being formed and not a coalition government. Siddaramaiah got the Chief Minister role because he has the support of most number of MLAs and is a mass leader who is popular among Karnataka voters. "His administrative experience is expected to be the …

Karnataka CM Decision Highlights: Congress in no hurry to name CM, say sources; deliberations underway
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM Decision Highlights: Congress in no hurry to name CM, say sources; deliberations underway

India Today  

Highlights Karnataka CM decision LIVE Updates: Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah is set to be the next Karnataka chief minister, according to sources. Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar separately met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. Party leader Randeep Singh Surjewala said a new Karnataka chief minister will be sworn-in in 24 hours and a new state …

Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy; oath-taking on May 20, claims report | Highlights
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy; oath-taking on May 20, claims report | Highlights

Hindustan Times  

For our latest liveblog, READ: Karnataka govt formation LIVE Updates Karnataka CM Race Highlights: After a three-day wait, Karnataka awaits the decision on its next chief minister with bated breath, which Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge is expected to announce today. The two main contenders are Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah, a former CM and leader of …

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