'Karnataka's secure future…our top priority': Deputy CM designate DK Shivakumar

As Congress formally made its announcement on the new Karnataka CM, deputy CM designate DK Shivakumar tweeted that the state's secure future is its priority.

Updated on: May 18, 2023, 12:51:00 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka deputy CM designate and state Congress chief DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the southern state's secure future and its peoples welfare is the party's top priority, and asserted that the party leaders are all “united” in guaranteeing that.

DK Shivakumar tweeted a picture of himself with Karnataka CM designate Siddaramaiah and Mallikarjun Kharge.

"Karnataka's secure future and our people's welfare is our top priority, and we are united in guaranteeing that," he tweeted, while sharing a picture of himself with Karnataka CM designate Siddaramaiah, who was his top contender, and the Congress' national president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi.

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The duo had arrived together at Kharge's residence for the first time since reports emerged of the party's decision.

The post also came at a time when senior Congress leader KC Venugopal was addressing a party briefing at the AICC headquarters, where he formally made the announcement that Siddaramaiah would take over as the next CM of Karnataka and that Shivakumar would be his sole deputy.

He will remain as KPCC President till the parliament elections are over, Venugopal added.

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Shivakumar had earlier said he agreed to a compromise in the larger interest of the party. “We have a commitment before the people of Karnataka. Parliament elections are ahead. So, I have to bow to the AICC president and the Gandhi family. In the larger interest of the party (I have agreed to the formula) and why not, because sometimes the ice should break,” he had said.

The CM and deputy CM, along with a few other ministers, will be sworn in to their new roles at Bengaluru's Kanteerava stadium on Saturday at 12:30pm, KC Venugopal said at the press meet. Reports had also said the grand old party talked about a rotational tenure of two-and-a-half years each for both the leaders, however, there was no confirmation on this by Venugopal.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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