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DKS asks Mahila Congress members to start preparing to contest polls when 33% quota comes into effect
2 weeks, 2 days ago

DKS asks Mahila Congress members to start preparing to contest polls when 33% quota comes into effect

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday called upon the State unit of the Mahila Congress to prepare women candidates for the coming State Legislative Assembly elections as 74 out of the 224 constituencies — going by the current strength — will be reserved for women when the law on women’s reservation comes into effect. Addressing women …

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'If They Are Apart...': Kharge To Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Amid Rift Rumours In Karnataka
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'If They Are Apart...': Kharge To Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Amid Rift Rumours In Karnataka

ABP News  

Amid growing speculations of a rift within the ruling Congress in Karnataka, party president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to work together and focus on the state's development. The leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha also praised Shivakumar for his past work as Minister for Energy, Irrigation Minister, and as the state …

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Karnataka Budget 2025: Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar slams BJP over allocations to State in Union Budget
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka Budget 2025: Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar slams BJP over allocations to State in Union Budget

The Hindu  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. 'In the Central Budget, nothing was given to Karnataka' DK Shivakumar on Karnataka State Budget 2025 Mr. Shivakumar asked the BJP, which is in power in the Central government, about the announcements made for Karnataka, stating, “BJP should answer what they have given to Karnataka. In the central budget, nothing was given to Karnataka.” Follow …

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Allocate funds for Bengaluru in Union Budget: DK Shivakumar to Nirmala Sitharaman
2 months, 1 week ago

Allocate funds for Bengaluru in Union Budget: DK Shivakumar to Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

With a week left for the Union Budget to be presented on February 1, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking fund allocation for the projects recently initiated by the state government. The Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka has undertaken several significant projects, including tunnel roads, double-decker flyovers, a 73 km-long peripheral ring road, and …

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'You can’t get it in any shop’: DK Shivakumar slams Satish Jarkiholi over KPCC chief remarks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'You can’t get it in any shop’: DK Shivakumar slams Satish Jarkiholi over KPCC chief remarks

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday hit out at Minister Satish Jarkiholi for his statement on replacing him as the party's state president. Taking a U-turn from his statement apparently after a rap from the party high command, the minister on late Wednesday blamed the media for twisting his statement. "The party high command leaders will decide all …

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Politics on the menu
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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DK Shivakumar says SM Krishna was like his father, vows to uphold his legacy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar says SM Krishna was like his father, vows to uphold his legacy

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed profound grief over the demise of veteran leader and former Chief Minister SM Krishna, describing him as a father figure and a political guide. His contribution to the state economy is invaluable.” Shivakumar highlighted several transformative projects spearheaded by Krishna, including the construction of Vikasa Soudha for state development, Udyoga Bhavan for employment …

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

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Prajwal Revanna Case JD(S) Workers Protest Against Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar For Orchestrating
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Prajwal Revanna Case JD(S) Workers Protest Against Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar For Orchestrating

ABP News  

The JD supporters protested against Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and the state government following allegations made by BJP leader Devaraje Gowda. According to ANI, JD workers staged a protest against Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar and state govt over allegations made by BJP leader and advocate Devaraje Gowda yesterday. #WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: JD workers stage …

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Shivakumar likely to hold talks with AICC leaders on rejig of State unit
1 year, 4 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 …

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Cauvery water row | Karnataka to consult legal experts on Cauvery Water Management Authority directive
1 year, 7 months ago

Cauvery water row | Karnataka to consult legal experts on Cauvery Water Management Authority directive

The Hindu  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said in Mysuru on Tuesday that the State would discuss with legal experts the latest directives by the Cauvery Water Management Authority to release water at the rate of 5,000 cusecs per day for the next 15 days to Tamil Nadu. ‘’Our legal team and officials have argued well and aggressively as a result …

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Don't have enough but...: DK Shivakumar on Cauvery water row
1 year, 7 months ago

Don't have enough but...: DK Shivakumar on Cauvery water row

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said though his state did not have enough water, it would release 10 thousand million cubic feet or 2,831 crore litres of Cauvery water for Tamil Nadu. Last Friday, Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan said the state has no other option but to approach the Supreme Court over Karnataka not releasing …

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Anita Katyal | Mamata wins at musical chairs; is IB being shorn of Muslim cops?
1 year, 8 months ago

Anita Katyal | Mamata wins at musical chairs; is IB being shorn of Muslim cops?

Deccan Chronicle  

There is an interesting observation by the protagonist in Amor Towles’ novel, A Gentleman in Moscow, on seating arrangements for a formal dinner or meeting. Congress leaders clearly understood the importance of seating as they vied with each other to sit next to party leader Sonia Gandhi at the recent Opposition meet in Bengaluru. He then requested West Bengal chief …

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Siddaramaiah sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar becomes Dy CM
1 year, 10 months ago

Siddaramaiah sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar becomes Dy CM

Firstpost  

Siddaramaiah, 75, has become the Chief Minister for the second term after his earlier five-year stint in 2013. While Shivakumar, 61, who had earlier worked as Minister under Siddaramaiah, will continue as the party’s Karnataka state president till the Parliamentary elections next year Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar have been sworn in as the chief minister and deputy chief …

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Who will be the next Karnataka CM? The possibilities explained
1 year, 10 months ago

Who will be the next Karnataka CM? The possibilities explained

Firstpost  

Who will be the next Karnataka chief minister? The Congress Legislature Party passed a unanimous decision authorising Kharge to pick the next chief minister of Karnataka. We have prepared a report and will submit it to the Congress president: Bhanwar Jitendra Singh, AICC observer in Bengaluru, on the decision on the state chief minister#Karnataka pic.twitter.com/nwrHFWsTd3 — ANI May 15, 2023 …

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Karnataka Congress MP, DK Suresh files nomination from Kanakapura seat
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka Congress MP, DK Suresh files nomination from Kanakapura seat

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: Congress leader and DK Suresh on Thursday filed his nomination from the Kanakapura assembly constituency as the backup candidate in case there are issues with the papers filed by his brother and the party’s state unit chief DK Shivakumar, people familiar with the matter said. DK Suresh, 57, represents the Bangalore Rural seat in the Lok Sabha DK Shivakumar, …

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Congress will win 150 seats in Karnataka Assembly polls: DK Shivakumar
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress will win 150 seats in Karnataka Assembly polls: DK Shivakumar

India Today  

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar said that his party will win 150 seats, even without the support of any of its coalition partners, in the state assembly elections slated to be held next year. DK Shivakumar's 150 seats claim comes even as there are signs of a tussle between two factions, one led by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the …

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BJP insulting Tilak by placing Savarkar’s photos at Ganesh pandals: DKS
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP insulting Tilak by placing Savarkar’s photos at Ganesh pandals: DKS

The Hindu  

Shivakumar on Friday accused the ruling BJP of insulting freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak by placing photographs of V.D. Responding to a question, the Congress leader said, “There is some meaning if they place Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s photographs at Ganesha pandals.” During freedom movement, Tilak made the household worship of Ganesha into a public event. The BJP leaders would be …

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Congress ready if early elections are held in Karnataka: DK Shivakumar
3 years ago

Congress ready if early elections are held in Karnataka: DK Shivakumar

India TV News  

Congress ready if early elections are held in Karnataka: DK Shivakumar Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be visiting the state later this week and holding a series of meetings with leaders and office bearers, as the party prepares for the assembly polls scheduled next year. Highlights Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar they are prepared to face elections if held early …

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Daily Bulletin: Amit Shah to address seminar on NRC in Kolkata today; SC to hear batch of pleas challenging scrapping of Article 370; day's top stories and more
5 years, 5 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Amit Shah to address seminar on NRC in Kolkata today; SC to hear batch of pleas challenging scrapping of Article 370; day's top stories and more

Firstpost  

Here are today’s top stories: Amit Shah to visit Kolkata today; scheduled to address seminar on contentious NRC in West Bengal; 12th tranche of electoral bonds to be issued from today; day’s top stories and more Amit Shah to visit Kolkata today; scheduled to address seminar on contentious NRC in West Bengal All eyes are on Union Home Minister Amit …

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Karnataka crisis: How it started and what has happened so far | 10 points
5 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka crisis: How it started and what has happened so far | 10 points

India Today  

Precariousness is the word that can best describe the state of the Congress-Janata Dal government in Karnataka since last Saturday. Should the rebel MLAs hold their grounds and refuse to retract their resignations, the government will find itself staring at a trust vote in the state assembly. Here is what has happened in Karnataka so far: 1) On July 1, …

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Karnataka cabinet expansion today, lone BSP MLA to take oath as minister
6 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka cabinet expansion today, lone BSP MLA to take oath as minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy will carry out the first expansion of the cabinet on Wednesday, but neither the Congress nor the Janata Dal will fill up all the berths while the lone Bahujan Samaj Party MLA N Mahesh is set to take oath as a minister. Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy greets deputy chief minister G Parameshwara after oath-taking …

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The return of Deve Gowda
23 years ago

The return of Deve Gowda

The Hindu  

THE election of Janata Dal candidate and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda from the Kanakapura Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka is a significant development that is likely to lead to a political realignment in the State. In his campaign, which covered almost every village of the constituency, Deve Gowda spoke of agrarian distress and suicides by farmers owing to …

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