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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation on Thursday. Presently, Deputy CM and Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar is likely to become the next chief minister. DK Shivakumar has a strong political background. He is known as a troubleshooter for the Congress party. He became an MLA from Kanakapura. He mentioned in his affidavit that…
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…
Idli, vada and high-stakes politics-Siddaramaiah’s key breakfast meet fuels buzz of a leadership switch, with DK Shivakumar’s prospects and power-sharing formula under intense speculation. Source link [ad_3]
Political developments in Karnataka gathered pace on Wednesday, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah scheduled to host a key breakfast meeting on Thursday amid speculation over a possible change in leadership. The Congress high command has reportedly asked him to move to the Rajya Sabha, a move that could pave the way for the appointment of a…
Amid buzz of a leadership change in Karnataka, sources indicate DK Shivakumar’s government could take oath on Saturday, with the new cabinet expected to increase representation for OBC, Dalit and minority communities. Source link [ad_3]
Senior Karnataka Congress MLA RV Deshpande claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to resign and pave the way for DK Shivakumar to become the next Chief Minister. Source link [ad_3]