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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.
Who is DK Shivakumar - the next Karnataka deputy CM?
A trusted lieutenant of the Gandhi family, Shivakumar, an eight-time MLA, is considered as a "trouble shooter" for the party. Click here to know all about him
Who is Siddaramaiah - the next Karnataka CM?
Siddaramaiah is all set to be the next chief minister of Karnataka, reported ANI on Thursday. Click here to know all about the new CM
CLP meeting called at 7 pm on Thursday
The Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting has been called in Bengaluru on Thursday at 7 pm, reported ANI.
Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy, claims report
Siddaramaiah to be the next chief minister of Karnataka and DK Shivakumar to be his deputy, reported ANI citing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge arriving at a consensus for Karnataka government formation. The oath ceremony will be held in Bengaluru on May 20.
Congress MLA Ajay Dharam Singh on Karnataka CM decision
on Karnataka CM decision, Congress MLA Ajay Dharam Singh said, “Our senior leaders and high command are coming to a conclusion. The decision will be announced by taking both leaders in confidence. They will be seen together in upcoming meetings.”
DK Shivakumar arrives at residence of KC Venugopal, says ‘left it to high command’
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar arrives at the residence of general secretary KC Venugopal. He said, "There is nothing to tell...we have left it to the high command...High command will take the call. I'm going for rest." (ANI)
'Will get finalised by tonight,' says Cong leader on CM pick
"I think it will get finalised by tonight. There is no problem at all," says Congress leader Ajay Singh on announcement of new Karnataka CM. (PTI)
Siddaramaiah to meet Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, KC Venugopal
Siddaramaiah will meet Congress party's Karnataka incharge Randeep Surjewala and general secretary KC Venugopal at the latter's residence in Delhi, ANI reported.
Surjewala in talks with Kharge after meeting DK Shivakumar
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala holds meeting with party president Mallikarjun Kharge following discussions with Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar.
‘Have seniorty, capacity to run govt,’ says Congress leader G Parameshwara.
Congress leader and the third person in the CM race of Karnataka while talking to PTI said, “I have worked as PCC president for eight years. I brought the govt in 2013. I have been a deputy CM in the coalition govt. I certainly have the seniority and capacity to run the government.”
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal arrives at Kharge's residence
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal arrives at the residence of the party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Delhi, ANI reported.
Shivakumar at Randeep Singh Surjewala's residence; Both sides express a desire to meet Sonia Gandhi
After the Kharge meeting, DKS moves on to another meeting at Randeep Singh Surjewala's house. Both sides express a desire to meet with former Congress President Sonia Gandhi to resolve the impasse. However, she is not expected to arrive in the national capital till May 20.
DK Shivakumar arrives at Karnataka Congress incharge Surjewala's residence in Delhi
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Wednesday evening arrived at the residence of the party's incharge for the state, Randeep Surjewala in Delhi.
Congress leader MB Patil arrives at Kharge's residence
‘Just pranam’: DK Shivakumar on being asked about discussion at brother's residence
Karnataka CM candidate DK Shivakumar on Wednesday while leaving from the residence of his brother and party MP DK Suresh said, "Nothing, no discussion. Just pranaam..." as he was asked about meeting with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. (ANI)
Here are the top 10 recent updates on Karnataka CM race
The Congress party, despite its resounding victory in the Karnataka assembly elections with 135 seats, is currently deliberating on the selection of the chief minister. The race for the post has intensified between KPCC president DK Shivakumar and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Top 10 recent developments here.
Prashant Kishor's cautionary message to Congress party on Karnataka's election win
On Wednesday, political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor issued a cautionary message to the Congress party, urging them to exercise caution when extrapolating the results of the recently-concluded Karnataka assembly elections to the upcoming national elections next year. Read more
'All or nothing… what has Siddaramaiah done in 3 years': Cong's DK Shivakumar's demand in race for Karnataka CM post
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar on Monday insisted on “all or nothing”, and asked “what Siddaramaiah has done in 3 years?” He further said that Siddaramaiah's CM bid based on larger MLA support and surveys claiming public popularity, also 5-year complete tenure.
DK Shivakumar holds meeting at brother-party MP DK Suresh's residence
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Monday held a discussion with party leaders and his supporters at his brother-party MP DK Suresh's residence, ANI reported.
DK Shivakumar arrives at brother DK Suresh's house
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar was seen arriving at the residence of his brother and party MP DK Suresh in Delhi on Wednesday. He will be meeting Kharge and Rahul Gandhi later this evening. (ANI)
DK Shivakumar to meet Kharge, Rahul Gandhi this evening
A second round of meetings have been scheduled at 6 pm between KPCC chief DK Shivakumar and Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge this evening, which party leader Rahul Gandhi is also slated to attend. The Congress party is expected to announce its decision on the next Karnataka CM soon.
Congress shares pictures of Rahul Gandhi's meet with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar
The Congress party on Wednesday shared pictures of party leader Rahul Gandhi meeting former CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. Calling Gandhi a “jannayak” - leader of the people - the Congress tweeted, “Rahul Gandhi ji met DK Shivakumar ji and Siddaramaiah ji after the landslide victory in Karnataka.” The party is yet to announce its decision on the next Karnataka CM.
Fight for CM post will continue in Congress for 5 years, says Araga Jnanendra
Taking a dig at Congress over the delay in declaring the Chief Ministerial candidate, former Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Wednesday said, the fight for the CM post will continue for five years. "Congress party is a leisure party, for five years the fight for the post of chief minister will continue in the party. People of all caste communities are demanding the post of Chief Minister in the Congress party," Jnanendra said. (ANI)
Bengaluru police make preparations for swearing-in ceremony
The police department in Bengaluru has started making preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka Chief Minister, which is going to be at the Kanteerava stadium on Thursday.
‘Deliberations still on…no decision yet’: says Randeep Surjewala
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday denied reports that Siddaramaiah was likely to be named Karnataka CM once again and said, “Deliberations on the Karnataka CM are still on, no decision has been taken. Don't resort to speculation or planted news... A decision will be announced today or tomorrow and the cabinet will be in place within 72 hours.”
