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Karnataka govt formation highlights: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar meet governor, stake claim to form govt
Siddaramaiah has been named as the next chief minister of Karnataka while DK Shivakumar will be his deputy. Follow for latest updates.
Karnataka govt formation LIVE Updates: After a four-day wait, the Congress party has formally announced that Siddaramaiah will be named the new Karnataka chief minister, and DK Shivakumar is set to be his sole deputy. Celebrations were in full swing at Siddaramaiah's native village and outside his residence in Bengaluru, with supporters displaying banners, pouring milk over his posters and raising slogans. ...Read More
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.
Reports 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 talk on this at the party briefing confirming the CM announcement.
Kharge is said to have come to the decision after hectic meetings for the past three days with the party's high command - Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, the two contenders, leaders from Karnataka, the Congress central observers and newly-elected MLAs, among others.
The Congress party emerged as the single largest party in Karnataka after witnessed a big win in the May 10 assembly election, securing 135 seats and giving the state a decisive mandate. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) meanwhile won 66 seats, and regional party, the Janata Dal (Secular), managed to get 19 seats. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Karnataka CM swearing-in ceremony to be Oppn's show of strength. Mamata, Pawar, Nitish invited: Guests list
The swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah and his to-be deputy DK Shivakumar on May 20 could well turn out to be a show of strength for the Opposition parties. Read here
Basavaraj Bommai congratulates Siddaramaiah
Watch: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar leave Raj Bhawan after meeting governor
Mamata Banerjee likely to skip Siddaramaiah swearing-in, send representative
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Congress leader Siddaramaiah as the Karnataka CM, is likely to skip the event, a top source at the state secretariat said on Thursday.
A representative of Banerjee will, however, be attending the programme, he added.
"The CM is likely to skip the swearing-in-ceremony. She may be assigning someone to represent the state there," the bureaucrat told PTI.
‘Siddaramaiah’s name as CLP leader was endorsed unanimously’says Congress leader Eshwar Khandre
Karnataka governor invites Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar to take oath on May 20
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot invites CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar to take oath along with team members. The oath ceremony will take place at 12.30 pm on 20th May in Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
Congress delegation meet governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form govt
Congress delegation, including CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar, meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form the Government.
Siddaramaiah formally elected Congress Legislature Party leader in Karnataka ahead of swearing-in
Siddaramaiah has been formally elected as Congress Legislature Party leader in Karnataka ahead of swearing-in.
Siddaramiah arrives at the party office in Bengaluru for Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting
Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramiah has arrived at the party office in Bengaluru for Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting.
Supporters of Siddaramaiah rejoice and chant slogans outside his residence in Bengaluru
Former Karnataka deputy CM G Parameshwara and other MLAs of Congress party arrive at party office for Congress Legislative Party meeting
Former Karnataka deputy CM G Parameshwara and other MLAs of Congress party arrive at the party office in Bengaluru for Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to attend swearing-in ceremony
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will attend swearing-in ceremony of Congress government in Karnataka, JD(U) spokesperson Rajib Ranjan was quoted by PTI.
Watch | Karnataka deputy-CM designate DK Shivakumar arrives in Bengaluru
Guest list of Siddaramaiah's swearing-in ceremony
Congress has extended invitations to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, NC chief Farooq Abdullah and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik have also been invited.
Watch | Congress workers arrive at HAL airport in Bengaluru to welcome Siddaramaiah & DK Shivakumar
In the end 'corruption' wins: BJP on Cong's Karnataka decision
The BJP on Thursday accused the Congress of ignoring sub-regional aspirations and prominent communities with its choice of Siddaramaiah as the new Karnataka chief minister and DK Shivakumar as his deputy and alleged that corruption has won.
BJP I-T department head Amil Malviya also claimed that For the first time there will be no representation from the all-powerful Lingayat community or the SCs.
Supporters of Siddaramaiah play ‘Nadaswaram’ outside his residence in Bengaluru
Supporters of Karnataka CM-elect Siddaramaiah played the ‘Nadaswaram’, a traditional musical instrument from South India, outside his residence in Bengaluru in celebration of the news that he is slated to be the 24th chief minister of Karnataka.
Bihar CM, deputy CM to attend swearing-in ceremony in Karnataka
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka CM designate and Deputy CM designate. (ANI)
G Parameshwara informs Karnataka governor of govt formation by Congress
Former Karnataka Deputy CM and MLA Dr G. Parameshwara went to Raj Bhavan as a representative of the Congress Party and met Karnataka Governor Thavarchand Gehlot and gave information about the formation of the government by the Congress Party. (ANI)
Kharge, Siddaramaiah invite Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to swearing-in ceremony
Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Karnataka CM designate Siddaramaiah in a phone call invited Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin for the swearing-in ceremony which is scheduled on May 20, news agency ANI reported.
Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar arrives at Delhi airport to leave for Bengaluru
Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar also arrived at the Delhi airport to leave for Bengaluru, where a Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting is scheduled today at 7 pm.
Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah to leave for Bengaluru shortly
Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah, along with other leaders of the party including MB Patil, arrive at the Delhi airport as they leave for Bengaluru. Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting has been called in the Karnataka capital today at 7 pm.
We should be happy and deliver, says DK Shivakumar
After being named the Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar said, "When people have given such a big mandate, we should definitely be happy and deliver and fulfil the promises. That is our main motto, agenda."
‘Why should I be upset? There is a long way to go,’ says DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar said, "Why should I be upset? There is a long way to go," when asked if he is happy on being named the Deputy CM.
We are part of your family, says Surjewala to media
Congress General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala on Thursday said, “Media got angry with us and asked us why we are not able to decide quickly. This is your right, but no one can get angry with Modi ji. We are part of your family, we love you, you love us. This is Congress.”
