Ready to head KPCC, says Rajanna
2 days, 10 hours ago

Ready to head KPCC, says Rajanna

The Hindu  

Rajanna said on Sunday that he has conveyed to the Congress authorities that he is ready to head the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee by quitting as a Minister. Speaking to press persons in Udupi on the background of Congress Legislature Party meeting scheduled on Monday the Minister said that he did not place any demand to make him as president of KPCC. “There is no question of demanding the KPCC chief’s post by filing an application,” he said adding: “I am an aspirant to the post to build the party.” The CLP meeting in Bengaluru assumes significance in the wake of a group of leaders holding meetings and issuing statements on the tenure of the Chief Minister and change of the KPCC president. The Minister said that he did not know anything about change of Chief Minister in Karnataka or about power sharing agreement.

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Rajanna hits out at Congress Central leaders for halting dinner meeting of SC/ST leaders; Parameshwara says there was no politics in it
6 days, 11 hours ago

Rajanna hits out at Congress Central leaders for halting dinner meeting of SC/ST leaders; Parameshwara says there was no politics in it

The Hindu  

Rajanna, who belongs to the Scheduled Tribe community, has hit out at the Congress high command for instructing Home Minister G. Parameshwara to cancel the Congress SC/ST legislators, Ministers, MPs, and former legislators’ dinner meeting scheduled on Wednesday. it was not good on the part of Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka, to issue instructions to senior …

BJP leaders foresee a change of CM in Karnataka
6 days, 13 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 …

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pledges internal reservation for SCs in Karnataka
1 week, 1 day ago

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pledges internal reservation for SCs in Karnataka

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated his government’s commitment to providing internal reservation among the Scheduled Castes. The Karnataka government had, in November, appointed retired High Court judge Justice HN Nagamohan Das to lead a commission tasked with recommending the modalities for internal reservation among SCs. This move follows demands, particularly from the ‘SC Left’ groups, for internal reservation to address …

Talks on revamping Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee resurface
1 month ago

Talks on revamping Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee resurface

The Hindu  

Talks about revamping the Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee have come to the fore again after two senior leaders of the party reportedly ‘slapped’ each other in the Congress office in Mangaluru on December 2. Sources in the party told The Hindu that the party workers have now begun discussing the need to revamp the committee as the ‘slapping’ incident …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Delhi; Will Nagendra return as minister?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Delhi; Will Nagendra return as minister?

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Speculations are rife over a possible cabinet reshuffle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flying to New Delhi on Thursday evening. According to informed sources, the CM is likely to discuss with the party top brass the induction of former tribal welfare minister B Nagendra into the cabinet. Nagendra resigned in connection with the alleged illegal money transfer from state-run Karnataka …

Himachal Congress chief denies factionalism in party
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2 months, 1 week ago

Himachal Congress chief denies factionalism in party

The Hindu  

A day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge dissolved the Pradesh Congress Committee unit in Himachal Pradesh along with the district and block units, the State Congress chief on Thursday said she had been batting for 'one man, one post' for long after the formation of the Congress government in the State. State Congress chief Pratibha Singh will remain unchanged," Naresh …

BJP questions Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's US visit, says he has gone to dethrone CM Siddaramaiah
4 months ago

BJP questions Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's US visit, says he has gone to dethrone CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar meeting Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the US has sparked murmurs in political corridors back in Karnataka. Adding fuel to the speculation, Shivakumar posted a picture on social media platform ‘X’ of him, his wife Usha, Rahul and chief of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda. BJP National General …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka: ‘Congress Kutumba’ to strengthen party at grassroots level
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: ‘Congress Kutumba’ to strengthen party at grassroots level

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: To strengthen the party at the booth level, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee is launching a new initiative, ‘Congress Kutumba’. As part of the initiative, 50 party workers would be identified and enrolled in each booth and all party activities would involve these 50 booth workers, KPCC president and DyCM DK Shivakumar has said. Speaking at the death anniversary …

No change in KPCC president post: DK Shivakumar to lead future poll battles
7 months, 2 weeks ago

No change in KPCC president post: DK Shivakumar to lead future poll battles

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: KPCC working president and Rajya Sabha member GC Chandrashekar on Monday clarified that there will be no change in the KPCC president’s post in the near future, and the party will face the upcoming polls under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar. The Congress will discuss the upcoming BBMP and local body elections with …

Buzz grows over new TPCC chief, caste to be decisive factor
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Buzz grows over new TPCC chief, caste to be decisive factor

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: There has been a growing buzz in Congress circles over the appointment of a new president for the TPCC, with the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections in the state. Senior Congress leaders from the Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities are making a strong pitch for the post since the Chief Minister hails from a leader …

TPCC Delegation to Meet High Command for LS Polls Strategy
1 year ago

TPCC Delegation to Meet High Command for LS Polls Strategy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A delegation of senior TPCC members left for Delhi on Thursday to discuss with the Congress high command the strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Telangana. The group comprised Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and ministers N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Danasari Anasuya, Konda Surekha and Ponnam Prabhakar. In the run-up to the Assembly polls, the Congress …

Shivakumar likely to hold talks with AICC leaders on rejig of State unit
1 year, 2 months ago

Shivakumar likely to hold talks with AICC leaders on rejig of State unit

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is expected to discuss the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee’s reshuffle with senior leaders, including All India Congress Committee chief M. Mallikarjun Kharge, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Before leaving for New Delhi on Tuesday, Mr. Shivakumar, who is also the KPCC chief, held a closed-door meeting with Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi at the latter’s …

CM\'s close aide favors Parameshwar for CM post in Karnataka
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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 …

Karnataka: Congress to hold meeting for DCC office-bearers
1 year, 4 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 …

AP Finds More Representatives in CWC
1 year, 4 months ago

AP Finds More Representatives in CWC

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Senior Andhra Pradesh politician N. Raghuveera Reddy was accommodated in the Congress Working Committee, while T. Subbarami Reddy was retained and named a permanent invitee, as per the list released on Sunday. Among other moves were the inclusion of Koppula Raju — former Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer and currently, national coordinator of AICC — as a permanent invitee, …

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 …

Who will be Karnataka CM? Amid Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah face-off new names emerge
1 year, 7 months ago

Who will be Karnataka CM? Amid Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah face-off new names emerge

Hindustan Times  

The impasse in the Congress over the selection of the next chief minister of Karnataka spawned a litany of demands Tuesday - a surprise third contender throwing his hat in the ring, regional leaders hopeful of taking advantage of the stalemate, multiple claimants jostling to take the deputy chief minister's position, and even influential community bodies trying to push their …

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 …

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, 7 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 …

Who will be Karnataka CM? Suspense continues | What happened so far in Congress' games of thrones
1 year, 8 months ago

Who will be Karnataka CM? Suspense continues | What happened so far in Congress' games of thrones

India TV News  

Karnataka CM post: It's same old story for the Congress yet again! Here, events summed up in 10 points- Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar spoke up on his chances to become the chief minister but with very articulated and subtle words. "Let's wait and see.I don't know.," said former Karnataka CM and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on being asked about …

No post-alliance with JD(S): KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar
1 year, 8 months ago

No post-alliance with JD(S): KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

After casting his vote in Kanakapura constituency on May 10 for the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, KPCC president D.K. We will form our own government.” His comments were echoed by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who too expressed confidence that Congress would secure a majority of seats in the Assembly elections, paving the way for a one-party government. Meanwhile, AICC general …

KPCC chief DK Shivakumar's nomination accepted from Kanakapura constituency
1 year, 8 months ago

KPCC chief DK Shivakumar's nomination accepted from Kanakapura constituency

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief DK Shivakumar's nomination has been accepted from the Kanakapura assembly constituency, the state unit of the grand old party said on Friday. The Bengaluru Rural MP filed his papers as a "backup plan" in case Shivakumar's nomination got rejected. Meanwhile, Shivakumar also hit out against the ruling BJP after his petition regarding a disproportionate assets …

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 …

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 …

Despite Dismal Punjab Show, Division in State Congress Stays as Factions Lobby for LoP, PCC Posts
2 years, 9 months ago

Despite Dismal Punjab Show, Division in State Congress Stays as Factions Lobby for LoP, PCC Posts

News 18  

Even after the Congress’s dismal performance in the Punjab assembly elections, there seems to be no let up in factionalism within the state party with various groups now eyeing the post of the leader of opposition in the newly constituted assembly. A group of 25 Congress leaders met over lunch at former MLA Navtej Cheema’s residence in Sultanpur Lodhi on …

After poll debacle, Sonia Gandhi shows door to Sidhu, 4 other state Congress chiefs
2 years, 9 months ago

After poll debacle, Sonia Gandhi shows door to Sidhu, 4 other state Congress chiefs

India Today  

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has sought the resignations of the five PCC chiefs of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur. Sonia Gandhi has asked the PCC Presidents of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa & Manipur to put in their resignations in order to facilitate reorganisation of PCC's," Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala wrote on Twitter. READ: Rahul …

Not Interested in Continuing in Post, Says Congress Kerala Chief Mullappally Ramachandran
3 years, 7 months ago

Not Interested in Continuing in Post, Says Congress Kerala Chief Mullappally Ramachandran

News 18  

Owning responsibility for the Congress-led UDF's drubbing in the Kerala Assembly elections, Pradesh Congress Committee president Mullappally Ramachandran said on Saturday he was not interested in continuing in the post. Asked about his absence in the first UDF meeting held after the assembly elections on Friday, the senior Congress leader said attending the meeting as KPCC chief was not morally …

PCC rejig to begin soon
5 years, 4 months ago

PCC rejig to begin soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: After taking charge, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has started the exercise to overhaul the organisation which includes changing the state Congress chiefs. Keeping all this in view, the Congress high command has taken up the appointment of PCC chiefs on priority. In the Telugu states, AP Congress chief president N. Raghuveera Reddy has resigned and asked the high command …

Congress dissolves Karnataka Pradesh Committee; Dinesh Gundu Rao to stay on as state party chief
5 years, 6 months ago

Congress dissolves Karnataka Pradesh Committee; Dinesh Gundu Rao to stay on as state party chief

Firstpost  

The All India Congress Committee has decided to dissolve the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee. State party president Dinesh Gundu Rao and working chief Eshwara Khandre will continue to hold their posts. The move to dissolve the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee is believed to be a fallout of the constantly reported infighting within the party’s state unit and the instability of …

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