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The Congress on Friday exuded confidence of sweeping all seven Rajya Sabha seats it is contesting across five states, unveiling a carefully balanced slate of candidates led by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, national spokesperson Pawan Khera and strategist Praveen Chakravarty. The nominations, announced for the June 18 contests in Karnataka, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Congress, claiming that growing public anger forced the party to change its leadership in Karnataka. Source link [ad_3]
DK Shivakumar, one of Congress’s best-known faces from south India, took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today, bringing to an end a long tussle that had made headlines for the better part of two years. G Parameshwara, who served as the state’s home minister, took oath as his deputy. Choosing him for the…
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…