Won't shave beard till I become the CM: Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar
3 years, 2 months ago

Won't shave beard till I become the CM: Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar

India Today  

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that he will remove his beard after becoming the chief minister, adding that only the public can help him achieve this. Hitting out at Shivakumar, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday that this shows what kind of ‘culture’ DK Shivakumar has. Shivakumar, though, remained undeterred, as he described his protest as' unstoppable till our goal is reached.’ The Karnataka Congress president tweeted, “Day 1 of #Mekedatu Padyatra brought immense support from the people, and recharged with this outpouring of love, we are ready with Day 2. Read | Can't fool people again: Karnataka CM Bommai on Congress party’s 10-day Mekedatu padayatra Read | Mekedatu march row: Karnataka CM Bommai calls DK Shivakumar 'irresponsible' for refusing Covid test

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Karnataka Congress Crisis: Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar Leadership Battle Puts Party in Quandary
1 week ago

Karnataka Congress Crisis: Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar Leadership Battle Puts Party in Quandary

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 09, 2025 09:55 IST - 8 MINS READ When Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. After making me party president for five years, it also made me the DCM.” Shivakumar’s confident assertions coupled with his recent statement that he would lead the party in the 2028 Karnataka Assembly election indicate that he has the high command’s backing and …

Karnataka showdown: Will DK Shivakumar replace Siddaramaiah as CM? Here’s what Congress leaders have to say
1 week, 6 days ago

Karnataka showdown: Will DK Shivakumar replace Siddaramaiah as CM? Here’s what Congress leaders have to say

Live Mint  

Speculation about a leadership change amid internal discord within the Congress in Karnataka, one of three states where the grand old party is in power, spiked recently. Now, two senior party leaders, Veerappa Moily and Basavaraju Shivaganga, have pushed for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to be Karnataka’s next Chief Minister, replacing Siddaramaiah. Moily expressed his hope to see Shivakumar …

'DK Shivakumar will be CM by December, I’ll write it in blood': Karnataka Congress MLA
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1 week, 6 days ago

'DK Shivakumar will be CM by December, I’ll write it in blood': Karnataka Congress MLA

Hindustan Times  

Amid ongoing speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka later this year, Congress MLA Basavaraju V Shivaganga on Sunday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will take over as Chief Minister by December. Speculation is rife in Karnataka’s political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, about a potential leadership change later this year under a "rotational chief minister" or …

Moily sparks Karnataka CM change debate; DyCM Shivakumar stays silent
1 week, 6 days ago

Moily sparks Karnataka CM change debate; DyCM Shivakumar stays silent

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As former Union Minister M Veerappa Moily reignited the debate on Sunday by stating that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar would become the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shivakumar maintained his silence on Monday. But Chief Minister Siddaramaiah downplayed Moily's statement, calling it "not important." Moily's or someone's statement is not important," he told reporters at Vidhana Soudha after …

Karnataka Congress shake-up? 2 senior leaders back DK Shivakumar as Chief Minister
2 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress shake-up? 2 senior leaders back DK Shivakumar as Chief Minister

India Today  

Amid the ongoing speculation of a leadership change in Karnataka, senior Congress leaders Veerappa Moily and Basavaraju Shivaganga on Sunday threw their weight behind Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, expressing support for him to take over as the state's Chief Minister. Adding to the growing chorus, Congress MLA Basavaraju Shivaganga made asserted that DK Shivakumar's elevation to the Chief Minister's …

DK Shivakumar signals long-term political role, tells supporters to have patience
2 weeks, 6 days ago

DK Shivakumar signals long-term political role, tells supporters to have patience

India Today  

Amid growing speculation about his political future, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar told his supporters to “have some patience” and wait for the next elections. It is our duty as Congressmen to give strength with our leadership.” As the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, Shivakumar has been open about his chief ministerial ambitions. Shivakumar was appointed Deputy Chief Minister …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Will you be the King? This is what Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said when asked | VIDEO
1 year, 4 months ago

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

India TV News  

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

Karnataka: Shivakumar indicates changes in Cabinet in future, new state Congress team
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Mekedatu row: TN strongly opposes Karnataka deputy CM's remarks on reservoir, flags DKS' 'teasing' attitude
1 year, 9 months ago

Mekedatu row: TN strongly opposes Karnataka deputy CM's remarks on reservoir, flags DKS' 'teasing' attitude

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday strongly opposed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's reported remarks on his state going ahead with the construction of a reservoir across river Cauvery at Mekedatu, expressing surprise over his 'teasing' the neighbour within days of coming to power. State Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan sought to remind Shivakumar that the proposed project …

Karnataka: Shivakumar accepts formula, says 'more responsibility on me now'
1 year, 9 months ago

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

India Today  

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

Karnataka CM race gets another twist as DK Shivakumar cancels Delhi visit, cites stomach infection
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka CM race gets another twist as DK Shivakumar cancels Delhi visit, cites stomach infection

Hindustan Times  

Hours after making a strong pitch for the chief ministerial post in Karnataka, Congress's state unit chief DK Shivakumar on Monday said he has cancelled his planned Delhi visit due to a stomach infection. He along with former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah was called to Delhi by party high command amid the duo's tussle for the top post in the southern …

DK Shivakumar says ‘I am single-man majority’ ahead of Karnataka CM decision
1 year, 10 months ago

DK Shivakumar says ‘I am single-man majority’ ahead of Karnataka CM decision

Hindustan Times  

Making the strongest pitch for the chief minister's post, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Monday said he is a single-man majority and does not want to comment on the numbers he has as his support. After Congress won Karnataka with a sweeping majority, now the race is for the chief minister's post as both Siddaramaiah, a veteran Congress leader …

Not got a call to go to Delhi, govt will be formed at auspicious time: Shivakumar
1 year, 10 months ago

Not got a call to go to Delhi, govt will be formed at auspicious time: Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar, a strong contender for the Chief Minister's post, said he has not received any call from the party's central leadership to discuss the issue. On when the new government would be formed, Shivakumar said, "We will see an auspicious day of the week, auspicious moment and auspicious 'muhurta'." Shivakumar is engaged …

DK Shivakumar on Karnataka CM race: 'Not going to Delhi...leave it to the party's high command'
1 year, 10 months ago

DK Shivakumar on Karnataka CM race: 'Not going to Delhi...leave it to the party's high command'

India TV News  

Karnataka CM News: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief DK Shivakumar on Monday met hundreds of his supporters who had gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru to wish him on his birthday. Shivakumar's supporters waited for hours with cakes to wish the Congress leader, who is among the top runners for Karnataka's chief ministerial position. After Congress' amazing triumph in the …

DK Shivakumar: In striking distance of becoming next Karnataka CM, Congress leader faces a party over self litmus test
1 year, 10 months ago

DK Shivakumar: In striking distance of becoming next Karnataka CM, Congress leader faces a party over self litmus test

Firstpost  

This has been a guiding principle for DK Shivakumar, currently a contender for the coveted post of chief minister. But according to those familiar with Shivakumar’s attitude and worldview, rule out a possibility of a rebellion in case veteran Siddaramaiah is chosen ahead of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress unit chief. In a News18 Town Hall, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee …

'We want, we want...': DKS supporters as Cong MLAs go into huddle over CM race
1 year, 10 months ago

'We want, we want...': DKS supporters as Cong MLAs go into huddle over CM race

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Congress Legislative Party meeting in Bengaluru, the supporters of DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah are leaving no stone unturned to intensify pitch for their leaders for the post of Karnatana chief minister. If erecting posters projecting him as the next CM was not enough, supporters of DK Shivakumar gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru and raised slogans of …

Next Karnataka CM? Congress Legislature Party meet today
1 year, 10 months ago

Next Karnataka CM? Congress Legislature Party meet today

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Congress, which registered an emphatic victory defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka on Saturday, now faces the challenge of deciding the chief minister amid the speculations of Siddaramaiah being the front-runner followed by state party president DK Shivakumar. Aiming to decide on the matter, Karnataka Congress leaders including the party president and newly elected MLAs of the party …

38 Karnataka Congress leaders including DK Shivakumar booked over Mekedatu march
3 years ago

38 Karnataka Congress leaders including DK Shivakumar booked over Mekedatu march

India Today  

An FIR has been filed against Karnataka Congress leaders for taking up Mekedatu Padayatra 2.0 and violating Covid norms. As many as 38 Congress leaders have been booked by Karnataka Police. A host of Congress leaders, including AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala, were among others present at the inauguration of 'Mekedatu Padayatra 2.0'. READ | Can't …

Karnataka govt will go ahead with Mekedatu project, says CM Bommai
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt will go ahead with Mekedatu project, says CM Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that the state government will go ahead with the Mekedatu project. Our government is committed to embracing the project, taking all political parties to confidence in the Mekedatu issue but for now, the COVID-19 epidemic third wave covered the state of Karnataka and especially Bengaluru. Earlier on Wednesday, the Karnataka High …

Karnataka Congress leader Veerappa Moily tests Covid positive after Mekedatu march
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Congress leader Veerappa Moily tests Covid positive after Mekedatu march

India Today  

Karnataka Congress leader Veerappa Moily tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday after attending the Mekedatu march. Earlier, a day after Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar refused to take Covid test, two Congress leaders had tested positive for Covid. Former minister HM Revanna and MLC CM Ibrahim have tested positive after attending the first day of 10-day long march demanding construction …

Third FIR lodged against Shivakumar for Mekedatu padayatra, Cong leader tweets videos implying continued march
3 years, 2 months ago

Third FIR lodged against Shivakumar for Mekedatu padayatra, Cong leader tweets videos implying continued march

Hindustan Times  

A third first information report has been lodged against Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar for holding Mekedatu padayatra despite Covid-19 restrictions in the state, news agency ANI reported on Wednesday. On Tuesday, which was the third day of the march, another FIR was filed wherein the Karnataka Congress chief and his brother were among those named. Karnataka chief minister and …

Karnataka Police file second case against DK Shivakumar for padayatra; 40 others also named
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Police file second case against DK Shivakumar for padayatra; 40 others also named

Hindustan Times  

Police in Karnataka's Ramanagara have filed a second case against state Congress chief DK Shivakumar and 40 otehrs, including his brother, Lok Sabha MP DK Suresh, for allegedly violating Covid-19 norms during the Shivakumar-led ‘padayatra’ demanding early implementation of the Mekedatu drinking water project across the Cauvery in the southern state. Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar “Around 41 persons, including …

‘Shows his culture’: Karnataka CM Bommai targets state Congress chief Shivakumar over padayatra despite Covid surge
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Shows his culture’: Karnataka CM Bommai targets state Congress chief Shivakumar over padayatra despite Covid surge

Hindustan Times  

Amid a war of words between Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition Congress over the latter going ahead with its ‘padyatra’ despite a massive surge in the state's daily Covid-19 infections, chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday that this shows what kind of ‘culture’ DK Shivakumar has. Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar Shivakumar, who heads the Karnataka Congress, …

Karnataka govt to file FIR against DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah over Mekedatu march
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt to file FIR against DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah over Mekedatu march

India Today  

The Karnataka government has decided to file charges against state Congress leader DK Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for violating Covid protocols during their march demanding implementation of Mekedatu project. The police will reportedly file a First Information Report against both the Congress leaders for violating Covid rules imposed amid rising infections in the state. On January 9, the …

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar uses rape analogy to target Home Minister Jnanendra
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar uses rape analogy to target Home Minister Jnanendra

India Today  

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar has used rape analogy to mock state Home Minister Araga Jnanendra over his comments on Mekedatu march and violation of Covid protocols by Congress leaders. DK Shivakumar, addressing a gathering in Kanakapura, allegedly said, “I welcome ignorant Araga Jnanendra’s statement. It all started with the rape issue and then he got raped.” DK Shivakumar was …

Mekedatu march: DK Shivakumar among 30 Cong leaders booked for violating weekend curfew in Karnataka
3 years, 2 months ago

Mekedatu march: DK Shivakumar among 30 Cong leaders booked for violating weekend curfew in Karnataka

India Today  

A complaint has been filed against 30 Congress leaders and workers, including Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President DK Shivakumar for taking out a rally from Mekedatu, violating the weekend curfew on Sunday. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai lashed out at Congress leader DK Shivakumar for holding the Mekedatu march amid rising Covid cases and called him 'irresponsible' for refusing to …

Congress set to begin padayatra despite restrictions by BJP govt in Karnataka
3 years, 2 months ago

Congress set to begin padayatra despite restrictions by BJP govt in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: Hundreds and thousands of people poured into Sangama, in Kanakpura taluk, to take part in the 10-day 100-km padayatra led by the Congress party in Karnataka. DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Congress president, is also hoping to find his footing and get some traction in his favour within a visibly divided outfit torn between him and former chief minister Siddaramaiah. Leaders …

Can't fool people again: Karnataka CM Bommai on Congress party's 10-day Mekedatu padayatra
3 years, 2 months ago

Can't fool people again: Karnataka CM Bommai on Congress party's 10-day Mekedatu padayatra

India Today  

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday lashed out at Congress for going ahead with the "politically motivated” Mekedatu padayatra. MEKEDATU PADAYATRA On Sunday, the Congress in Karnataka initiated its 10-day long march from Mekedatu to Bengaluru demanding the implementation of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river. SENSE OF GUILT IS HAUNTING CONGRESS: CM BOMMAI CM Bommai said that the …

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Karnataka Congress divided over CM face as elections approach
3 years, 8 months ago

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Karnataka Congress divided over CM face as elections approach

India Today  

Ever since DK Shivakumar took oath as the Karnataka Congress president, a battle has raged over who will be the party's chief ministerial candidate. Battle for the next CM post With the Karnataka assembly elections less than two years away, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar issued a new directive, instructing his party colleagues to refrain from projecting chief ministerial faces. …

Karnataka Congress working unitedly, will win in 2023 assembly polls: DK Shivakumar
3 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka Congress working unitedly, will win in 2023 assembly polls: DK Shivakumar

India Today  

Putting all speculations on internal rifts and skirmishes to rest, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar said that everyone in the party is working in tandem and giving their best to ensure triumph in 2023 state assembly elections. Keep serving the people, hard work will pay off,” DK Shivakumar told party workers at a felicitation ceremony of newly sworn-in …

Karnataka crisis | MLAs threatening to resign as they did not get minister posts: Congress leader
5 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka crisis | MLAs threatening to resign as they did not get minister posts: Congress leader

India Today  

Dealing another blow to the wobbly Congress-JD coalition government in Karnataka, at least 11 MLAs of the ruling alliance submitted their resignation at the Speaker's office on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/casPzbJ8MW ANI July 6, 2019 06:04 pm: Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar on Congress-JD MLAs submitting their resignations : They are telling some small stories, this is not the story to go and …

Karnataka man of the match, DK Shivakumar is reportedly unhappy even as Opposition puts up a united front
6 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka man of the match, DK Shivakumar is reportedly unhappy even as Opposition puts up a united front

Op India  

Despite winning Karnataka as a consolation prize and having left to play second fiddle to JDS, the show of strength put up by anti-BJP Opposition leaves little to imagination what 2019 will be like. DK Shivakumar, Congress’ money and muscle power, who was very vocal about being chosen as deputy chief minister, had told media persons how he has ‘swallowed …

DK Shivakumar kept Congress' flock together in Karnataka: All you need to know about the Vokkaliga strongman
6 years, 9 months ago

DK Shivakumar kept Congress' flock together in Karnataka: All you need to know about the Vokkaliga strongman

Firstpost  

Congress master strategist and Vokkaliga strongman are just some of the phrases used to describe DK Shivakumar, the man who held the Congress flock together ahead of the crucial trust vote on Saturday. Congress’ master strategist and Vokkaliga strongman are just some of the phrases that were used to describe Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar, the man who stood victorious as BJP’s …

DK Shivakumar says he has nothing to hide, Siddaramaiah calls I-T raids 'political vendetta'
7 years, 7 months ago

DK Shivakumar says he has nothing to hide, Siddaramaiah calls I-T raids 'political vendetta'

Firstpost  

Karnataka energy minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday pleaded innocence and added that he has nothing to hide from anybody. Reacting for the first time after the Income Tax department raided several properties in Karnataka and Delhi in connection with a tax evasion case, Karnataka energy minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said he was innocent and added that he has nothing …

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