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As Karnataka prepares for DK Shivakumar’s swearing-in as Chief Minister, intense debate has erupted over the composition of his first cabinet. Are the ministerial choices a reflection of DK Shivakumar’s leadership, or do they indicate that former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah continues to wield significant influence within the Congress government? Political analysts and senior commentators join…
Last Updated:June 02, 2026, 8:03 PM IST Shivakumar emphasised that his position was earned through a gruelling period of personal and political trial Shivakumar’s primary test will involve navigating relationships with the outgoing Chief Minister’s substantial support base. File pic/PTI Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President DK Shivakumar, who is set to take the oath…
The Congress’ disappointing performance in Punjab’s municipal elections has once again brought its persistent factionalism to the forefront, with multiple senior leaders positioning themselves for key organisational and legislative roles ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept the local body polls, winning 958 wards. The Congress managed to secure…
The curtain fell Thursday afternoon. After eight years and eight days as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, spread across two non-continuous terms, Congress veteran and ‘leader of the masses’ Siddaramaiah stepped down from the state’s top job. He will be replaced by his deputy – DK Shivakumar – perhaps as early as Saturday, and the…
Siddaramaiah said the Congress high command offered him a Rajya Sabha seat, but he declined. He said he has no interest in national politics. “The high command asked me to go to the Rajya Sabha, but I said no to it. I have no interest in national politics. I will be in active politics,” he…
Siddaramaiah said the Congress high command offered him a Rajya Sabha seat, but he declined. He said he has no interest in national politics. “The high command asked me to go to the Rajya Sabha, but I said no to it. I have no interest in national politics. I will be in active politics,” he…
In the end, Siddaramaiah had to relent. Despite persistent public declarations that he will complete the full term, Siddaramaiah on Thursday decided to resign as Karnataka Chief Minister. DK Shivakumar, his Deputy and challenger, is the likely beneficiary of this big change in the state. The 78-year-old leader, who will be 80 by the time…
Siddaramaiah said the Congress high command offered him a Rajya Sabha seat, but he declined. He said he has no interest in national politics. “The high command asked me to go to the Rajya Sabha, but I said no to it. I have no interest in national politics. I will be in active politics,” he…
Last Updated:May 27, 2026, 07:00 IST The expected leadership transition in Karnataka—from Siddaramaiah to Shivakumar—could become the third major strategic intervention personally backed by Rahul Gandhi within a month Inside the Congress, some leaders privately describe it as Rahul Gandhi ‘trusting his instincts more than before’. File pic/PTI For years, critics within and outside the…
The tussle over the top post in Karnataka has finally been resolved, with DK Shivakumar’s claim being backed unanimously by the Congress central leadership, sources told NDTV. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, sources said, has been offered a Rajya Sabha seat and asked to play a larger, national role from Delhi. He has asked for time to…