DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah? Kharge's key meet today to pick Karnataka CM. 10 points
1 year, 7 months ago

DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah? Kharge's key meet today to pick Karnataka CM. 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, two main contenders for Karnataka's next chief minister, are expected to be in New Delhi on Monday, a day after the state Congress passed a unanimous resolution authorising the party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge to pick the CM. The meeting of Mallikarjun Kharge with former chief minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar comes on the latter's birthday. On Sunday evening, the Congress Legislature Party, which met at a private hotel in Bengaluru, passed a one-line resolution authorising Kharge to pick its leader, who will be the next chief minister of Karnataka. Randeep Singh Surjewala, who is All India Congress Committee in-charge of Karnataka, later said Kharge will not take long and announce the name of the next chief minister of Karnataka soon.

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I will stand by Siddaramaiah like a 'rock' until death: DK Shivakumar
2 weeks, 3 days ago

I will stand by Siddaramaiah like a 'rock' until death: DK Shivakumar

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday declared his loyalty to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, promising to stand by him “like a rock” until death. Amid internal party concerns, Congress leaders stepped in as joint hosts and renamed the event to ‘Jana Kalyana Samavesha’ from the original ‘Siddaramaiah Swabhimaani Janandolana Samavesha.’ Shivakumar’s declaration of loyalty comes in the backdrop of …

No power-sharing pact between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar: Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara
2 weeks, 4 days ago

No power-sharing pact between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar: Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday rejected any power-sharing agreement involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar, before Congress formed a government. The home minister's statement has come in the wake of Siddaramaiah on Wednesday rejecting Shivakumar's claim that they have a power-sharing pact. Reacting to Siddaramaiah's comments, Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, …

CM Siddaramaiah removed from Congress’ Hassan rally poster: Here’s what happened
2 weeks, 5 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah removed from Congress’ Hassan rally poster: Here’s what happened

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Congress has altered the intent of the major rally which is set to take place on December 5 in the Hassan district. The event which was originally intended to show support for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, will now take place under the Congress' name, as per reports. While speaking to reporters, Deputy chief minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee …

Siddaramaiah denies power-sharing deal with DK Shivakumar on Chief Minister post
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Congress plans more rallies to keep winning momentum going
3 weeks ago

Congress plans more rallies to keep winning momentum going

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The state Congress, which is in high spirits after its recent bypoll wins, wants to keep the winning momentum going ahead of the local body elections to be held in 2025. Each time Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s staunch supporters—the AHINDA, Hindulida, and Dalit members)—hold a convention or a rally to enhance the image of their leader, the Congress high command …

Maharashtra: New CM to be from BJP, Mahayuti allies Shiv Sena and NCP to get deputy CM posts, says Ajit Pawar
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra: New CM to be from BJP, Mahayuti allies Shiv Sena and NCP to get deputy CM posts, says Ajit Pawar

Live Mint  

Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra caretaker Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Saturday said during a meeting of Mahayuti leaders it was decided that the new chief minister will be from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the remaining two parties – Shiv Sena and NCP – will get Dy CM posts. Ajit Pawar said: "During the meeting it was decided …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting rectification in short term farm loan limit, ₹10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Banduri projects. The chief minister highlighted that NABARD has drastically cut the Short Term Agricultural Credit Limit for Karnataka from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to just …

Karnataka to see leadership change? DK Shivakumar's '2.5-yr term' sparks doubts
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

DK Shivakumar thanks BJP, JDS workers for Congress's win in Channapatna bypolls
4 weeks, 1 day ago

DK Shivakumar thanks BJP, JDS workers for Congress's win in Channapatna bypolls

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday thanked workers of the BJP and the Janata Dal for "indirectly supporting" Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara and ensuring his victory in the Channapatna bypoll. CP Yogeshwara won the Channapatna bypoll on Saturday by a margin of 25,413 votes against his nearest rival and JDS candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy. He also questioned who was …

DK Shivakumar welcomes Congress sweep in Karnataka bypolls: 'Harbinger of 2028'
1 month ago

DK Shivakumar welcomes Congress sweep in Karnataka bypolls: 'Harbinger of 2028'

India Today  

Terming the Karnataka bypoll results as a lesson against the false propaganda of the Opposition and a victory for development and welfare schemes, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said the outcome signals what to expect in the 2028 Assembly elections. The people’s verdict has answered these allegations.” ‘THIS IS NOT THE LOSS OF NIKHIL OR BHARATH’ Among those …

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra
1 month, 2 weeks 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'
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Rajyotsava to be celebrated as ‘Kannada Janotsava’; 69 people to get award
3 months ago

Rajyotsava to be celebrated as ‘Kannada Janotsava’; 69 people to get award

The Hindu  

The State government has decided to hold many celebrations on the occasion of ‘Karnataka Sambhrama-50’, to mark the golden jubilee of the renaming of Mysore State as Karnataka on November 1, 1973. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday chaired a meeting and announced that the celebrations would be conducted as ‘Kannada Janotsava’ by presenting the Rajyotsava Award to 69 people on …

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Make Mallikarjun Kharge CM of Karnataka: BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi
3 months, 1 week ago

Make Mallikarjun Kharge CM of Karnataka: BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi

The Hindu  

BJP leader and Vijayapura MP Ramesh Jigajinagi believes that Siddaramaiah will step down as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Once that happens, Congress should make Mallikarjun Kharge the CM of Karnataka. If the Congress is committed to making a Dalit the CM, it should appoint Mr Kharge as the CM,” he told reporters in Vijayapura on September 13. Mr Jigajinagi …

ABP Exclusive Karnataka CM No Change As Of Now Say Congress Leaders Amid Siddaramaiah-MUDA Row
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Dr G Parameshwara may be top choice if Karnataka CM post falls vacant
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Slugfest between Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar dominates discourse of padayatra, shifting focus away from Siddaramaiah
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Slugfest between Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar dominates discourse of padayatra, shifting focus away from Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

A slugfest between two prominent Vokkaliga leaders — Union Minister H.D. Ever since the ‘Mysuru chalo’ padayatra was flagged off from Kengeri on August 3, demanding the resignation of Mr. Siddaramaiah over charges of irregularities against him on the issue of site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority as well as the scam in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes …

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the president of the state Congress, has hit out at the BJP and JDS, saying that the two parties were trying to topple the Karnataka government for “greed for power”. Shivakumar claimed that the padayatra was not aimed at addressing issues against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or himself but was an attempt …

DK Shivakumar raises pitch for renaming Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South
5 months, 2 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar raises pitch for renaming Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has raised the pitch for renaming Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South. Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, Shivakumar said, "A delegation of Ramanagara district MLAs and district in charge minister led by me submitted a proposal to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today. Ramanagara district was created in August 2007 when JD leader and …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls KPCC office-bearers, party workers meet on July 6
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls KPCC office-bearers, party workers meet on July 6

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have called a meeting with party office bearers and party workers on July 6, said an official release on Thursday. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls KPCC office-bearers, party workers meet on July 6 According to an official release, "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar …

‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Shivakumar mocks demand for 3 more Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka
5 months, 3 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 …

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

DKS’s CM post bid takes a hit after Cong’s LS poll showing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

DKS’s CM post bid takes a hit after Cong’s LS poll showing

Hindustan Times  

Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar’s attempts to establish himself as the dominant Vokkaliga leader in the Old Mysuru region to solidify his bid for the chief minister’s seat faced significant resistance, with the traditional stronghold remaining loyal to Janata Dal chief HD Kumaraswamy, according to people familiar with the matter. A significant personal setback for Shivakumar was the defeat of …

People who want me to be CM won’t be disappointed: DKS
8 months ago

People who want me to be CM won’t be disappointed: DKS

The Hindu  

As the Old Mysore region where Vokkaligas are a dominant community goes to polls in another two days, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that people who want him to be Chief Minister “won’t be disappointed”. Mr. Shivakumar, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, claimed the Chief Minister’s post in 2023 after the party won a big majority of …

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 …

Karnataka's rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow
8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka's rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Deputy CM K Eshwarappa, who rebelled against his own BJP, said that he will be filing nomination from Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat tomorrow. Rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow Speaking to the news agency PTI, K Eshwarappa said, “I will be filing my nomination papers tomorrow, and my supporters will come along with …

D K Shivakumar campaigns for K C Venugopal in Alappuzha
8 months, 2 weeks ago

D K Shivakumar campaigns for K C Venugopal in Alappuzha

New Indian Express  

ALAPPUZHA/KOCHI: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said that Rahul Gandhi chose to contest from Kerala as it’s the land of harmony and peace. Campaigning for K C Venugopal, the UDF candidate in Alappuzha, Shivakumar said, “One day I asked Rahul why he selected Kerala. Shivakumar added that the Congress activists of the country are happy that …

Tamil Nadu CM, Rahul to Share Stage in Coimbatore
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM, Rahul to Share Stage in Coimbatore

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin will share the stage with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who will be addressing an election rally at Chettipalayam L&T bye-pass road in Coimbatore on Friday, April 12, in support of the INDIA coalition candidate. Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the State will happen amidst the continuous campaign that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had planned in …

Karnataka: Congress show of strength as Suresh files papers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Congress show of strength as Suresh files papers

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Congress’ Bengaluru Rural candidate DK Suresh filed his nomination papers in Ramanagara on Thursday. Later, in a show of strength and unity, Suresh took part in a huge public event along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Addressing the event, Siddaramaiah asked people if they want an MP who is of them or Dr CN Manjunath, …

Cong will decide about making me CM in future, says Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar
8 months, 3 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 …

Lok Sabha polls | DMK fighting to safeguard democracy: Nilgiris MP A. Raja
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | DMK fighting to safeguard democracy: Nilgiris MP A. Raja

The Hindu  

Nilgiris Lok Sabha M.P. A. Raja of the DMK, has filed his nomination to contest from the Nilgiris Parliamentary constituency once again, for the upcoming Lok Sabah polls. Speaking to reporters after filing his nomination, Mr. Raja said that the DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Speaking to members of the public near the party office earlier in the day, …

‘Cong candidates list for LS polls in Karnataka to be announced in 2-3 days’: CM Siddaramaiah
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Cong candidates list for LS polls in Karnataka to be announced in 2-3 days’: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said Congress' list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state would be announced in two-three days and there is no "major controversy" with respect to their selection. READ | Lok Sabha Polls: Karnataka BJP candidates list likely to be finalised on Friday "There is no major controversy. This time we …

Siddarmaiah DK Shivakumar Rights Karnataka Congress Leaders Protest Centre Injustice New Delhi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Siddarmaiah DK Shivakumar Rights Karnataka Congress Leaders Protest Centre Injustice New Delhi

ABP News  

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar along with other Karnataka Congress leaders held a protest against the Centre over the alleged 'injustice' against the state at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday. Karnataka Congress Protest: Top Points During the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, "Karnataka is number two as far as tax collection …

CM Siddaramaiah invites Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi, other leaders elected from Karnataka to join 'Chalo Delhi' protest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah invites Sitharaman, Pralhad Joshi, other leaders elected from Karnataka to join 'Chalo Delhi' protest

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday invited several senior leaders elected from Karnataka including Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Pralhad Joshi to join the Congress party's ‘Chalo Delhi’ protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar today against the Centre over reduced tax devolution to the state. READ | CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar arrive in Delhi, gear up to protest against …

CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar arrive in Delhi, gear up to protest against Centre over tax devolution
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that MLAs and MPs from the state will stage a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday against the central government’s tax devolution policies, according to an official letter. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with state deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, state home minister G Parameshwara, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and others during the party …

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar urges Governor to reconsider Kannada boards ordinance
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar urges Governor to reconsider Kannada boards ordinance

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday to reconsider the ordinance making Kannada mandatory on name boards after the governor sent it back without signing. Karnatak deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on the rejection of the ordinance on Kannada name boards, he said, "Language …

DK Shivakumar Rushes to Meet Congress MLA Amid Political Turmoil
10 months, 4 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar Rushes to Meet Congress MLA Amid Political Turmoil

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Despite assertion by Athani Congress MLA Laxman Savadi on Thursday that he will continue in the Congress party, president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. The visit of Shivakumar to meet Laxman Savadi assumed significance after party MLC and former Chief Minister Jagadeesh Shettar quit the party to return to BJP in New Delhi on …

Fully support discussion on North Karnataka issues: Deputy CM Shivakumar
1 year ago

Fully support discussion on North Karnataka issues: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that he fully supports discussion on issues facing North Karnataka in the Legislative Assembly. Karnatak deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar Speaking to reporters at the Belagavi airport, he said, "The government is ready to respond to any issues raised by either the ruling party members or the Opposition party members. We …

Karnataka is not Republic of D K Shivakumar, says JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka is not Republic of D K Shivakumar, says JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

JD state president H D Kumaraswamy on Monday slammed Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, saying that Karnataka is not his 'republic'. The former chief minister was reacting to Shivakumar's statement, wondering how the JD leader was related to the five guarantees of the ruling Congress government in the state. READ | Deve Gowda asks BJP Karnataka chief Vijayendra to …

Siddaramaiah holds damage-control meeting with Ministers; asks them not to comment on leadership issue
1 year, 1 month ago

Siddaramaiah holds damage-control meeting with Ministers; asks them not to comment on leadership issue

The Hindu  

In a damage-control exercise, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday held a breakfast meeting with his deputy D.K. Shivakumar and other Cabinet colleagues at his official residence ‘Cauvery’ and told Ministers not to issue public statements on the tenure of the Chief Minister or change of leadership. ‘Focus on administration, polls’ The Chief Minister reportedly told Ministers to focus on the …

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 …

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

#CongressInFighting: Sidda, DK involved in conspiracy against each other, alleges BJP
1 year, 2 months ago

#CongressInFighting: Sidda, DK involved in conspiracy against each other, alleges BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The BJP has intensified its critique of the Congress, alleging that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is maneuvering to seize power by courting the support of the MLAs aligned with Siddaramaiah. Recognizing this, CM Siddaramaiah advised MLAs of his faction against visiting Shivakumar during Shivakumar's visit to Belagavi," BJP posted on X. The BJP further pointed out that Hungund …

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