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With Karnataka CM issue solved, Congress asks BJP to do soul searching

NEW DELHI: The Congress has come down heavily on its rival BJP after the deadlock over the Karnataka chief minister’s (CM) was broken on Thursday and the leadership decided to appoint Siddaramaiah on the top post with state president DK Shivakumar being his deputy.

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Karnataka: CM-designate Siddaramaiah to stake claim today to form government; Oath taking event on Saturday

After days of deliberation, Congress on Thursday announced that party leader Siddaramaiah will be the next Karnataka Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar will be Dy Chief Minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Siddaramaiah to be next Karnataka Chief Minister; Deputy CM post for Shivakumar; oath taking on Saturday

Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal announced the names of Siddarmaiah as Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar as Dy CM of Karnataka. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Safeguarding Karnataka’s interest will be top priority, tweet Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar

Siddaramaiah, who will be sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on May 20, tweeted: “pro-people, transparency, corruption-free administration will be given, besides implementation of all guarantees promised by the Congress party”.

The Hindu

A dream come true for Siddaramaiah as he gets picked for a second term as Karnataka’s Chief Minister

The elevation of 75-year-old Siddaramaiah as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party, prior to him being sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka, is a dream come true for the veteran politician who had set his eyes on the coveted position for a second term, after a gap of…

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Karnataka Govt formation: Congress Legislature Party to meet today in Bengaluru

The Congress is all set to name Siddaramaiah as the next chief minister of Karnataka, and a formal announcement on the same is set to be made at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Thursday evening here in Bengaluru. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bengaluru's Sri Kanteerava Stadium prepares for Karnataka CM swearing-in ceremony

Preparations are underway at Bengaluru's Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, where the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government is espected to be held.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 17, 2023

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Congress hits back at BJP for questioning delay in deciding Karnataka CM

The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the BJP for criticising it over the delay in deciding the Chief Minister of Karnataka, and cited examples when the BJP declared its chief ministers in Uttar Pradesh and Assam several days after winning the polls.

The Hindu

Congress likely to announce next Karnataka CM tomorrow

With Congress continuing its deliberations on the selection of Karnataka's next chief minister, the sources said that the party is expected to announce the name for the top post on Thursday in Bengaluru.

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Striking a balance between castes and regions will be a daunting task for Congress

While the tussle continued on Tuesday between former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar for the top post with both reaching Delhi, different communities have begun demanding that the party high command appoint their leaders/MLAs for the post of the Chief Minister and also be given plum portfolios.

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"Will file defamation case against channels which are...": DK Shivakumar

As Congress deliberates on who should be the chief minister of Karnataka, party state president DK Shivakumar, one of the frontrunners for the post in the southern State on Tuesday said that he would file a defamation case against the media channels which are making false claims over his resignation.…

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Kaun Banega Karnataka CM: Rahul Gandhi, others arrive at Cong President Kharge's residence; Shivakumar lands in Delhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with other leaders and some of the newly elected MLAs from Karnataka on Tuesday were seen arriving at the party president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence for a meeting. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 16, 2023

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Karnataka CM post: With Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar in Delhi today, Congress to decide

Despite Congress' clear mandate in the Karnataka assembly polls, suspense over chief minster continues with Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar, one of the two contenders to the post, scheduled to arrive in Delhi later on Tuesday ahead of an announcement by the party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vokkaligas in Mysuru demand CM’s post for DKS

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Kaun Banega Karnataka CM: Congress observers to submit report to party chief Mallikarjun Kharge by tonight, says Surjewala

After the Congress' remarkable 135-seat win in the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls, the focus has now shifted to the all-important question, "Who will be the Chief Minister?" Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka CM: Central observers to return to Delhi today, present report before Congress president Kharge

Three central observers appointed by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in Karnataka, will return to the national capital on Monday and present their report to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on the question of appointing the chief minister of the State. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 15, 2023

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"Still haven't decided..." DK Shivakumar on his visit to Delhi today

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief DK Shivakumar on Monday said that he is still in a dilemma, about whether he should go to Delhi or not. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka people have given gift of 135 seats, says KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar on birthday

The Congress leader and CM aspirant said, “Despite all harassment by the IT and ED of the double engine government, people of Karnataka have given a gift of 135 seats in the Legislative Assembly. What more do I need?”

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Intense lobbying for Chief Minister’s post in Congress with caste factors coming into play

The run-up to the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Sunday evening was marked by intense lobbying by the former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar in a bid to be chosen as Chief Minister of the State. The two leaders had put up…

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Shivakumar fires first salvo for CM's post

In his first salvo, Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Sunday said he expects senior party colleague Siddaramaiah to back him, when journalists asked him about his chief ministerial chances. Read further on Dynamite News:

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