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Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy; oath-taking on May 20, claims report | Highlights
The oath-taking ceremony of the next CM and deputy CM of Karnataka will be held in Bengaluru on May 20, claims report.
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 (KPCC) chief DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah, a former CM and leader of opposition. ...Read More
Other CM aspirants in the Congress including senior leader and former deputy CM G Parameshwara have pitched themselves for the post as well. Kharge on Tuesday held a number of meetings with party leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Congress central observers, newly-elected MLAs and the two main contenders Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar arrived in Delhi on Tuesday to meet the central leadership after cancelling his travel plans on Monday due to a stomach infection. Amid reports of a possible rebellion/resignation by him, he asserted that he will stand by the high command.
The Congress party witnessed a big win in Karnataka after the May 10 assembly election, securing 135 seats and emerging as the single largest party, giving the state a decisive mandate. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 66 seats, while regional party, the Janata Dal (Secular) managed to get 19 seats. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
'If Cong gives me responsibility of CM post…': G Parameshwara amid CM race
Dr G Parameshwara, Congress leader and former Karnataka Deputy CM, threw himself in the ring as the race for the CM post in Karnataka raged on, saying, “If the Congress high command gives me the responsibility of the CM post, I will definitely fulfil it. They know everything about me and my work. I don't want to lobby.”
Good decision soon on CM, says KC Venugopal
Congress general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal spoke to reporters on Tuesday and said that a "good decision" will be made soon. "Decision will come, wait. Good decision will come. It will come as soon as possible," Venugopal said. He was leaving from party chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi. (ANI)
Congress to hold another round of meetings today
Another round of meetings is slated to take place today with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge likely to meet UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who is expected to reach Delhi from Himachal Pradesh. Kharge is also set to hold meetings with the central observers at 11 am today.
Karnataka CM decision delayed for few more days: Report
It may be a few more days until the Congress leadership announces the next CM of Karnataka, India Today reported. Kharge is likely to come to a final decision after meeting with Sonia Gandhi today and a few more leaders from Karnataka later on.
Consultations are still on, says Cong MP Syed Naseer over Karnataka CM issue
Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain said that consultations are still on at the national level amid the ongoing deliberations over the next Karnataka CM. "Both DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah met the national president, discussed everything that happened in the election and gave him feedback. Consultations are still on at the national level. These will continue tomorrow. As soon as a decision is made, we will tell you," Hussain said. (ANI)
