Intense lobbying for Chief Minister’s post in Congress with caste factors coming into play
1 year, 8 months ago

Intense lobbying for Chief Minister’s post in Congress with caste factors coming into play

The Hindu  

The run-up to the Congress Legislature Party meeting on Sunday evening was marked by intense lobbying by the former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Vokkaliga seers’ back DKS The lobbying acquired clear caste hues as minutes before the CLP meeting, two prominent Vokkaliga seers openly batted for Mr. Shivakumar to be elected as the next Chief Minister of the State. Sources said making Mr. Siddaramaiah and Mr. Shivakumar Chief Ministers by rotation was being discussed, even as the two leaders seem to be adamant about a full term. “There is a proposal to create multiple Deputy Chief Minister posts to accommodate and distribute power to various communities such as Lingayats, Dalits, and maybe even Muslims and, in case Mr. Shivakumar is not made the Chief Minister, to Vokkaligas,” a senior leader said.

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CLP meeting to be held on Monday amid growing narrative over leadership issue
3 days, 10 hours ago

CLP meeting to be held on Monday amid growing narrative over leadership issue

The Hindu  

Amid a palpable shadowboxing over leadership in the Congress, a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party is being held along with the meeting of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office-bearers on Monday even as senior Ministers continued to speak on the issue on Sunday. The CLP meeting is coming against the backdrop of intense public posturing by loyalists of the Chief …

BJP leaders foresee a change of CM in Karnataka
1 week 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 …

Politics on the menu
1 week, 1 day ago

Politics on the menu

The Hindu  

On January 2, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and four Dalit Ministers met for dinner when Deputy Chief Minister D.K. With the Congress government completing two years this May, and Mr. Shivakumar gunning for the post of Chief Minister, there is pressure being built on him to step down as State party head as he also holds two important portfolios — Water …

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 …

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 …

CLP backs Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah amid site allotment scam inquiry
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CLP backs Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah amid site allotment scam inquiry

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Congress Legislature Party on Thursday reaffirmed its faith in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as its leader in the aftermath of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granting permission to prosecute the CM in the alleged site allotment scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The CLP’s backing has comes as a shot in the arm for Siddaramaiah ahead of the August 29 …

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State
6 months, 2 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 …

Siddaramaiah holds damage-control meeting with Ministers; asks them not to comment on leadership issue
1 year, 2 months 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 …

KPCC chief to serve notice disclosing party matters
1 year, 2 months ago

KPCC chief to serve notice disclosing party matters

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Issuing a warning for the second time to his legislators after taking a serious view of statements being made by its legislators and leaders on party matters, president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday said “It will become inevitable to serve notice on leaders disclosing party matters.” Continuing, he said, “I appeal …

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 calls for CLP meet amid disquiet among party MLAs
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM calls for CLP meet amid disquiet among party MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has called for a Congress Legislative Party meeting on Thursday in response to several legislators airing concerns over non-implementation of development works in their constituencies. Siddaramaiah calls for Congress Legislative Party meeting amid disquiet among party leaders. During the recently concluded Budget session of the state legislature, several Congress MLAs and MLCs expressed discontent, attributing …

Shakeel Ahmad Khan elected as Bihar Congress Legislature Party leader
1 year, 7 months ago

Shakeel Ahmad Khan elected as Bihar Congress Legislature Party leader

Hindustan Times  

Shakeel Ahmad Khan, All India Congress Committee secretary and two-term MLA from Kadwa in Katihar, has been elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader in Bihar, replacing Ajeet Sharma. AICC general secretary Tariq Ahwar, AICC in-charge for Bihar Bhakta Charan Das, AICC observer Shaktisinh Gohil and BPCC president Akhilesh Prasad Singh were present in the meeting. Khan, also a former …

Telangana Congress Leaders Unite Ahead of Polls, Inspired by 'Balagam' Movie
1 year, 7 months ago

Telangana Congress Leaders Unite Ahead of Polls, Inspired by 'Balagam' Movie

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: State Congress leaders have seemingly learnt a lesson or two from the movie ‘Balagam,’ and the results of last month’s Karnataka Assembly polls. Shivakumar to the post, has kept alive the hopes of Telangana party leaders like MPs Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Leaders who were conspicuous by their absence in …

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: 24 MLAs to be sworn in as ministers today
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: 24 MLAs to be sworn in as ministers today

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to expand his Cabinet on Saturday, a week after taking charge. The list of ministers to take oath on Saturday includes HK Patil, Krishna Byregowda, N Cheluvarayaswamy, K Venkatesh, HC Mahadevappa, Eshwar Khandre, Kyathasandra N Rajanna, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, Shivanand Patil, Timmapur Ramappa Balappa, SS Mallikarjun, Tangadagi Shivaraj Sangappa, Sharanaprakash Rudrappa …

Siddaramaiah Karnataka’s next CM; Shivakumar deputy: Cong
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah Karnataka’s next CM; Shivakumar deputy: Cong

Live Mint  

A meeting of the Congress Legislature Party on Thursday formally elected Siddaramaiah as its leader and chief minister of Karnataka, following which he staked his claim with the Governor, who invited him to form the government. Ending days of suspense, the Congress central leadership earlier on Thursday announced that Siddaramaiah would be the chief minister, while state party chief D.K. …

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 …

Congress ends uncertainty, picks Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress ends uncertainty, picks Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Ending days of uncertainty and speculation, the Congress on May 18 announced that 75-year-old Siddaramaiah, an eight-term MLA, will be the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. Opposition leaders at swearing-in Leaders of like-minded political parties — including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D. Raja, …

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 government formation | Updates May 18, 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka government formation | Updates May 18, 2023

The Hindu  

May 18, 2023 08:01 am | Updated 11:29 pm IST A meeting of the Congress Legislature Party on May 18 formally elected Mr. Siddaramaiah as its leader and Chief Minister of Karnataka, following which he staked his claim with the Governor, who invited him to form the government. Ending days of suspense, the Congress central leadership earlier on Thursday announced …

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar meet Guv, stake claim to form govt; swearing-in on May 20
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar meet Guv, stake claim to form govt; swearing-in on May 20

India TV News  

Karnataka govt formation: Senior Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar along with other Karnataka unit leaders met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday and staked claim to form the next government in the state. The meeting was called by the party's state unit chief DK Shivakumar after senior leader Siddaramaiah was named as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. Speaking on …

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 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 …

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 …

Karnataka polls | Striking a balance between castes and regions a daunting task for Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls | Striking a balance between castes and regions a daunting task for Congress

The Hindu  

While the tussle continued on Tuesday between former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar for the top post with both reaching Delhi, different communities have begun demanding that the party high command appoint their leaders/MLAs for the post of the Chief Minister and also be given plum portfolios. “Keeping in view next year’s Lok Sabha elections, we strongly …

Rahul Gandhi meets Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge, discusses govt formation in K'taka
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi meets Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge, discusses govt formation in K'taka

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Amid the race for the Karnataka chief minister's post, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and discussed government formation in the southern state. Kharge earlier held discussions with party leaders from Karnataka and the three observers appointed by him to oversee the Congress Legislature Party meeting held in Bengaluru on Sunday. Sources said …

Karnataka conundrum: Rahul Gandhi steps in as DK Shivakumar arrives in Delhi
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka conundrum: Rahul Gandhi steps in as DK Shivakumar arrives in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

While hectic parleys continue over Karnataka's next chief minister, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday drove to party president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi and held a closed-door meeting with him. The meeting comes even as Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, who is one of the two contenders for the CM post, arrived in the national capital to meet …

Karnataka CM Race: Siddaramaiah Meets AICC Chief Kharge for 2nd Time Today
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM Race: Siddaramaiah Meets AICC Chief Kharge for 2nd Time Today

The Quint  

Different organisations stake claim on CM post, politicians cast aspersions: As the talks continue, Lingayat organisation Veerashaiva Mahasabha has asked for a Lingayat CM, while Dalit leaders have asked for the elevation of G Parameshwara, a prominent Dalit leader, as CM. Also, Panchamasali Lingayats have asked for their leader and Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to be made Deputy Chief Minister. …

No decision yet on Karnataka CM after day of lobbying
1 year, 7 months ago

No decision yet on Karnataka CM after day of lobbying

The Hindu  

The Congress leadership’s deliberations to select a new Chief Minister for Karnataka remained inconclusive as rival claimants, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief D.K. pic.twitter.com/tYH9UF2OBi — ANI May 16, 2023 Party sources told The Hindu that some veterans in the party share the view that Mr. Siddaramaiah, who joined the party in 2006, shouldn’t get one more term, while not necessarily …

Karnataka observers give feedback to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka observers give feedback to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

The suspense over who will be the next Chief Minister of Karnataka continued on May 15 even as the team of poll observers provided the feedback of the newly elected legislators to Congress resident Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi. Later in the evening, Mr. Suresh, the Congress MP from Bengaluru Rural, met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge at the latter’s residence and …

Karnataka CM News: Siddaramaiah Heads To Delhi To Meet Congress Leadership, Ex-CM Has Edge Over DK Shivakumar
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka CM News: Siddaramaiah Heads To Delhi To Meet Congress Leadership, Ex-CM Has Edge Over DK Shivakumar

ABP News  

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah appears to have an edge over Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar in the race for the top spot of Chief Minister after the Congress secured an impressive in the state election last week. The CLP meeting was convened MLAs unanimously passed a resolution authorising party president Mallikarjun Kharge to decide the name …

'Will not take long,' Congress' Randeep Singh Surjewala on new Karnataka CM
1 year, 8 months ago

'Will not take long,' Congress' Randeep Singh Surjewala on new Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader and All India Congress Committee in-charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Sunday late night said that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge will not take long and announce the name of next chief minister of Karnataka soon. The meeting was convened after Congress Legislature Party unanimously passed a resolution authorising party president Mallikarjun Kharge to pick the name of …

CLP Congress Meeting Observers To Talk With MLAs, Party High Commands To Decide On New Karnataka CM Soon DK Shivakumar Siddaramaiah
1 year, 8 months ago

CLP Congress Meeting Observers To Talk With MLAs, Party High Commands To Decide On New Karnataka CM Soon DK Shivakumar Siddaramaiah

ABP News  

Congress legislators in today's meeting in Bengaluru unanimously decided to authorise All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge to decide on the name for next Karnataka chief minister. Speaking at a media briefing following the meeting, party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said,"Siddaramaiah moved a single line resolution authorising the AICC president to appoint a new leader of the Congress legislature …

Congress MLAs authorise party chief Kharge to pick Karnataka CM amid tussle between Siddaramiah & DK Shivakumar
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress MLAs authorise party chief Kharge to pick Karnataka CM amid tussle between Siddaramiah & DK Shivakumar

Firstpost  

Congress registered a massive victory in the 10 May Assembly polls by winning 135 seats of the 224 seats, while the BJP bagged only 66. The party is also in power in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh Newly elected Congress MLAs in Karnataka on Sunday authorised party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to pick the next chief minister, PTI reported citing sources. …

New Congress Legislature Party asks Mallikarjun Kharge to pick next Karnataka Chief Minister
1 year, 8 months ago

New Congress Legislature Party asks Mallikarjun Kharge to pick next Karnataka Chief Minister

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Congress Legislature Party’s meeting on Sunday, preceded by intense lobbying, unanimously passed a one-line resolution authorising the president of the All India Congress Committee Mallikarjun Kharge to appoint the new CLP leader, who will become Chief Minister of the State. This comes amidst intense competition between former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Treading …

Morning Digest: May 14, 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Morning Digest: May 14, 2023

The Hindu  

Karnataka Congress Legislature Party meeting set for Sunday Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D. K. Shivakumar, the party’s troubleshooter who won from Kanakapura by over one lakh votes and who turns 61 on Sunday, are both front runners for the Chief Minister’s post. NCB, Indian Navy make biggest ever drug haul In what is claimed to be the …

'All the best', outgoing CM Bommai wishes Cong Chief Minister aspirants Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar
1 year, 8 months ago

'All the best', outgoing CM Bommai wishes Cong Chief Minister aspirants Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar

India TV News  

Karnataka CM Name: Congress marked victory in Karnataka with a comfortable majority in polls ousting the saffron party from the state. A day after the Congress romped to triumph, the outgoing Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai wished "all the best" to Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar who are strong claimants and front-runners for the coveted post. "I wish both …

Mallikarjun Kharge to choose next Karnataka CM, decides Congress Legislative Party
1 year, 8 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge to choose next Karnataka CM, decides Congress Legislative Party

India TV News  

Karnataka Results 2023: The Congress Legislative Party on Sunday left the decision on paryt chief Mallikarjun Kharge to choose the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. In the CLP meeting today in Bengaluru, the Legislature Party "unanimously decided to leave the selection of Congress Legislature Party leader to the decision of the AICC President". The race for the post of the …

Both D.K. Shivakumar and I are aspirants for CM’s post: Siddaramaiah
1 year, 9 months ago

Both D.K. Shivakumar and I are aspirants for CM’s post: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he is a contender for the Chief Minister’s post, just like KPCC president D.K. Both Mr. Siddaramaiah and Mr. Shivakumar are seen as chief ministerial faces in the Congress, with each claiming strong support in different parts of the State. ‘Strong anti-incumbency’ After attending the Congress Central Election Committee meeting for selection of …

Congress to Hold Meeting of Newly-elected Himachal MLAs in Shimla Friday
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress to Hold Meeting of Newly-elected Himachal MLAs in Shimla Friday

News 18  

The Congress, which wrested power from the BJP in Himachal Pradesh, has convened a meeting of all its newly-elected MLAs here on Friday and the meet is likely to pass a resolution authorising the Congress president to pick the CLP leader. State party president Pratibha Singh is considered a key frontrunner for the chief minister’s post, closely followed by former …

Congress to hold meeting of newly-elected Himachal MLAs today
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress to hold meeting of newly-elected Himachal MLAs today

Deccan Chronicle  

Shimla: The Congress, which wrested power from the BJP in Himachal Pradesh, has convened a meeting of all its newly-elected MLAs here on Friday and the meet is likely to pass a resolution authorising the Congress president to pick the CLP leader. State party president Pratibha Singh is considered a key frontrunner for the chief minister's post, closely followed by …

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar hint at race for CM candidate
2 years, 1 month ago

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar hint at race for CM candidate

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Despite the party high command’s orders to refrain from an open discussion on chief ministerial candidates, a supporter of Siddaramaiah declared the Congress leader as the next CM candidate and Karnataka Pradesh Congress president DK Shivakumar hinted at his claim for the top job at a Vokkaliga community meeting. Karnataka Pradesh Congress president DK Shivakumar said a Vokkaliga has …

Crucial CLP meet to be held at Ashok Gehlot\'s residence amid leadership change buzz
2 years, 3 months ago

Crucial CLP meet to be held at Ashok Gehlot\'s residence amid leadership change buzz

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: A meeting of the Congress Legislature Party in Rajasthan will be held at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence here on Sunday evening, amid the leadership change buzz following the announcement that he will contest the party president poll. Congress president Sonia Gandhi has appointed Mallikarjun Kharge as observer along with general secretary in-charge Rajasthan Ajay Maken.They will attend the …

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?
2 years, 5 months ago

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?

The Hindu  

The success of the mega birthday event of the Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, Siddaramaiah, seems to have, at least for now, convinced the warring factions in the Congress to bury their differences. To drive home the point of collective leadership, Mr. Gandhi showered praises on Mr. Siddaramaiah’s five-year governance as well as Mr. Shivakumar’s organisational …

Karnataka: Two Top Congress Leaders Nursing Chief Ministerial Ambitions Put Party in Spot of Bother
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka: Two Top Congress Leaders Nursing Chief Ministerial Ambitions Put Party in Spot of Bother

News 18  

The Congress in Karnataka seems to be in a conundrum, as many within the party fear about it imploding ahead of the 2023 Assembly polls, amid a game of one-upmanship between its two top leaders in the race to occupy the Chief Minister’s chair in the event of the party capturing power. There is palpable worry within the party about …

Congress to implement 'collective leadership' formula in Karnataka assembly polls
2 years, 6 months ago

Congress to implement 'collective leadership' formula in Karnataka assembly polls

India Today  

With 10 months to go to the Karnataka assembly election, a series of meetings between state Congress chief DK Shivakumar, Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah and Rahul Gandhi took place in Delhi over the last two days. Party sources said, “It was decided that CM face wouldn’t be declared and we will fight as one unit.” SURVEY AND STRATEGY According to …

Resentment in Sidhu camp after Congress appoints new PCC chief
2 years, 9 months ago

Resentment in Sidhu camp after Congress appoints new PCC chief

India Today  

The appointment of three-time MLA and former National Youth Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as the new Punjab Congress chief has left former party chief Navjot Sidhu's camp fuming. While Navjot Singh Sidhu congratulated the new Congress chief, new CLP leader Pratap Singh Bajwa and Deputy CLP leader Rajkumar Chabbewal, his supporters openly criticised the decision announced on Saturday …

Congress Picks Young Face Amarinder Singh Warring as New Punjab Congress Chief, Partap Bajwa is CLP Leader
2 years, 9 months ago

Congress Picks Young Face Amarinder Singh Warring as New Punjab Congress Chief, Partap Bajwa is CLP Leader

News 18  

The Congress on Saturday announced its new PCC chief, appointing Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as the successor to Navjot Singh Sidhu, even as Qadian MLA Partap Singh Bajwa was appointed leader of Congress Legislature Party in the Punjab Assembly. By appointing 44-year-old former Indian Youth Congress and Gidderbaha MLA Warring as the PPCC chief, the Congress high command seems to …

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