Karnataka News Highlights: The Congress party will be forming the government in Karnataka after winning majority and the debate now shifts to who will be crowned the next chief minister between veteran Siddaramaiah and strategist DK Shivakumar. A decision is expected to be announced sometime today (May 17). While Siddaramaiah is a veteran with previous administrative experience, Shivakumar has been hailed as a strategist for being instrumental for the party's in-roads with the dominant Vokkaliga community this election.
Notably, this is the Congress' best electoral performance in the state since 1989. As per the results declared by the Election Commission in 223 out of the 224 seats, the Congress has won 135 seats, the BJP's tally has been reduced to 65 and the JD(S) 19. Meanwhile, the party's victory in the Karnataka assembly polls is likely to help get its candidates elected in three of the four Rajya Sabha seats from the state falling vacant next year.
For the BJP, this comprehensive defeat in Karnataka after a campaign of contrasts has left it with much to ponder as the two rivals prepare for a direct contest in three more state polls this year in the run-up to the all-important 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The southern state has sent a warning to the BJP, experts feel, noting that the party has lessons to learn from Karnataka.
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Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Congress leader Ajay Singh says CM candidate may be finalised soon
Congress leader Ajay Singh on announcement of new Karnataka CM, says 'it may get finalised by tonight'.
- "Our senior leaders & high command are coming to a conclusion. The decision will be announced by taking both leaders in confidence. They will be seen together in upcoming meetings"
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AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal arrives at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi. Prior to this meeting, Siddaramaiah met Congress party's Karnataka incharge Randeep Surjewala and general secretary KC Venugopal at the latter's residence in Delhi.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: 'No infighting,' says Karnataka Congress leader G Parameshwara
There is no infighting, says Karnataka Congress leader G Parameshwara on the delay in presenting the name of the new Karnataka Chief Minister, adds the scene has been moved to Delhi.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: 'Nothing, no discussion, just pranaam...,' says DK Shivakumar on his talks with Kharge and Rahul
Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar as he leaves the residence of his brother and party MP DK Suresh, comments about his meeting with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, saying, "Nothing, no discussion." Just pranaam..."
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Security beefed up in DKShivakumar's home district
As a precautionary measure, security has been increased in Ramanagara, the home district of Karnataka Congress President D K Shivakumar, and Kanakapura, where Shivakumar was re-elected to the Karnataka Assembly in the May 10 elections.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Bommai's dig at Congress over its inability to choose CM
Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said despite possessing a landslide victory, the Congress' "inability" to choose the next chief minister speaks much about the internal situation of the party.
He said, "Despite having a complete majority, the party is unable to decide its leader. This shows the internal situation of the party. Aspirations of the people are more important than politicking. They (Congress) should settle the issue of a new chief minister and government formation as soon as possible."
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah selected for CM post, claims Karnataka Cong women's wing chief
Pushpa Amarnath, president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Women's Wing, claims Siddaramaiah has been chosen as the state's next chief minister.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Congress promises to implement 'five guarantees' in first cabinet meet
Congress Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala that the incoming government in its first cabinet meeting would pass an order implementing the five pre-poll guarantees.
- 'Karnataka will have a 5-year stable Congress government'
- 'We implement the 'five guarantees' as promised in the first sitting of the state Cabinet'
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Decision on Karnataka CM today or tomorrow: Surjewala
- 'Delibrations are currently underway by party president Mallikarjun Kharge'
' Whenever Congress takes a decision either Wednesday or Thursday, the party will be the first one to inform the media'
' In the next 48-72 hours, we will have a new cabinet in Karnataka'
- 'Do not resort to any speculation, whenever a decision is taken by the Congress president, we will be happy to inform you. I am only here to quash multiple rumours and hearsay ...that are being played on multiple news channels. Please don't believe in it'
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Preparations underway at Kanteerava stadium for CM's swearing-in ceremony
Preparations are underway at Kanteerava stadium for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka CM on Thursday. However, the party is yet to announce the name of the Chief Minister.Two contenders -- former CM Siddaramaiah and party state president D K Shivakumar -- met Rahul Gandhi at his residence in Delhi.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: ED, CBI cases hampering chances of ‘troubleshooter’ DK Shivakumar
The top Congress leadership has concerns that any questioning of Shivakumar in cases related to money laundering, income tax evasion, and disproportionate assets against him can affect the administration's functioning. Read here
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Congress leader Siddaramaiah's supporters chant slogans ahead of Karnataka CM announcement
Supporters of Congress leader Siddaramaiah poured milk on his poster and chanted slogans for him outside his residence in Bengaluru, as the announcement of the Karnataka CM is awaited
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Protesting workers demand Mallikarjun Kharge be made CM in Bengaluru
We want Mallikarjun Kharge to become the CM,” say protesting workers outside Karnataka PCC office in Bengaluru.
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Congress leader DK Shivakumar reaches party president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah's supporters burst firecrackers in Bengaluru ahead of Karnataka CM announcement
Supporters of senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah celebrate and burst firecrackers ahead of the decision on Karnataka CM post
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Congress leader DK Shivakumar's supporters gather outside 10 Janpath in Delhi
Supporters of Congress leader DK Shivakumar gather outside Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi, holding placards demanding chief ministership for the KPCC President.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal responds to media over Karnataka CM announcement
“Wherever there is more than one face, it does take time,” says Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal in response to media queries on Karnataka Chief Minister.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakaumar arrives at residence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence
After meeting the party leader Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakaumar arrived at the residence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Delhi, ahead of the Karnataka CM announcement
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: BJP leader Dushyant Gautam alleges 'Congress is wasting public's time'
“The Congress is wasting public’s time instead of working for them,” says BJP leader Dushyant Gautam as Congress yet to announce the new CM of Karnataka.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Bengaluru Police inspects Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, ahead of swearing-in ceremony
Police officials inspect Bengaluru's Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, where the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government is likely to be held
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Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar leaves from 10, Janpath after meeting with party's Rahul Gandhi, as Karnataka CM decision remains pending
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Meet Sunil Kanugolu who devised plan to beat BJP in Karnataka
Who’s the master strategist behind Congress’ stupendous performance in the Karnataka assembly elections? Is it Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, or the state stalwarts Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar? None of them, but an ex-BJP worker is the man behind the emphatic victory of the Indian National Congress in Karnataka. Who is he? Watch to find out.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates
Supporters of Congress leader Siddaramaiah raise slogans outside his residence in Bengaluru.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai comments on Congress' delay in announcing Karnataka CM
Congress is yet to finalise its CM candidate in spite of getting a majority. This shows the internal situation in the party. The aspirations of people are more important than politicking. Congress should choose a CM as soon as possible: Basavaraj Bommai, outgoing Karnataka CM & BJP leader, in Bengaluru
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Congress leader DK Shivakumar meets Rahul Gandhi
After Siddaramaiah , now Congress leader DK Shivakumar reaches 10 Janpath to meet Rahul Gandhi ahead of Karnataka CM's announcement
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah returns to the hotel, Congress decision regarding Karnataka CM yet to be announced
Congress leader Siddaramaiah returns to the hotel where he is staying during his Delhi visit, awaiting the party high command's decision on the Karnataka CM post
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court hears plea against court order staying CBI probe DK Shivkumar
Apex court hears a plea filed by the CBI against a Karnataka High Court order staying CBI probe against DK Shivkumar, President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee in a corruption case.
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Congress leader Siddaramaiah on his way to meet party's national president Malliakrjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, as a decision on Karnataka CM remains pending
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Congress MLA HC Balakrishna addresses media over Karnataka CM decision
DK Shivakumar has done his job as the KPCC President and got Congress back to power. He should be made the chief minister," says Congress MLA HC Balakrishna.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Karnataka Congress Working President Eshwar Khandre comments on Congress' CM decision
Karnataka Congress Working President Eshwar Khandre responded to media queries on the announcement of name of new CM of Karnataka and said "Maybe by today evening,"
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi meets Kharge to discusses CM, govt formation
Amid a race for the Karnataka chief minister's post, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on May 16 met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and is reported to have held discussions over government formation in the southern state. Gandhi drove to Kharge's residence and held a closed-door meeting with the Congress chief. Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala, who is in charge of the party's affairs in Karnataka, was also present at the meeting.
Kharge has held discussions with party leaders from Karnataka and the three observers appointed by him to oversee the Congress Legislature Party meeting in Bengaluru on May 14. Both Siddaramaiah and state Congress president DK Shivakumar are front runners for the chief minister's post and both are lobbying for it.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Decision on appointment of CM of Karnataka in a day or two, says Congress leader Pawan Khera
Khera told reporters that the views of the newly-elected MLAs have been elicited and the central leadership is seized of the matter.... Read More
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Meeting with Rahul Gandhi on cards for Shivakumar?
Asked whether he will also meet Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar on May 16 said, "I have to meet all leaders. First, I have to meet my Congress president."
"My high command is there, my party is there, our MLAs are there – 135," he added.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: My mother is my party, no question of resigning, says Shivakumar
Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar on May 16 said the party is his mother and there was no question of his resigning from the organisation. He later told reporters that he has come to Delhi to meet senior party leaders and party chief Kharge."My mother is my party, We have built this party. No question," he said when asked to comment on reports that he may resign from the party if not given the chief minister's post.
"If any channel is reporting that I am resigning from the post, I will file a defamation case against them…Some of them are reporting that I will resign and all, all bull****. Nothing," he said.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: DK Shivakumar meets Congress chief Kharge
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on May 16 met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence here and discussed the modalities of government formation in the southern state.
Soon after reaching Delhi, Shivakumar went straight to his brother D K Suresh's office and residence at Kaveri Apartments. He also had his lunch there. He reached Kharge's residence a little after 5 pm and held deliberations over the post of chief minister of Karnataka. He left after a 30-minute meeting and did not speak to the media.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah outpaces Shivakumar as the likely CM of Karnataka: Sources
Siddaramaiah, 75, was the state's chief minister from 2013 to 2018, and was the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly.... Read More
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain
"There was no meeting. These were courtesy calls. Both (DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah) met the national president, discussed everything that happened in the election & gave him feedback. Consultations are still on at the national level. These will continue tomorrow. As soon as a decision is made, we will tell you," Hussain told reporters while leaving party chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence last night.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Both DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah are important, says Congress leader
Congress leader KH Muniyappa speaking on who Karnataka's new chief minister would be said both DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah are important and neither can be overlooked. “Both the leaders (DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah) are important and none of them can be left behind. It is for the AICC to decide what kind of arrangement they make for them,” said KH Muniyappa.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: No delay, following process, says BK Hariprasad
"Congress president will take a decision based on the observers' report. There is no delay, we are following the process," says Congress leader BK Hariprasad on the decision on Karnataka CM
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: 'My mother is my party, I built this party,' says DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar as he leaves the residence of his brother and MP DK Suresh, says, "If any channel is reporting that I am resigning from the post, I will file a defamation case against them...Some of them are reporting that I will resign...My mother is my party, I built this party. My high command, my MLA, my party are there - 135."
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Can Karnataka afford Congress' Rs 50,000 crore worth of promises?
India's Grand Old Party romped home to victory in the Karnataka assembly elections. But it must now deliver on its poll promises amid concerns about their cost.... Read More
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi met Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a closed-door meeting with party president Mallikarjun Kharge. Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala also present.
They held a closed-door meeting for almost an hour and a half last night to discuss government formation in Karnataka and the CM's post.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Capable of performing CM responsibilities, says Congress leader G Parameshwara
Congress leader and former deputy chief minister of Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, speaking on the formation of the state government said, "If the Congress high command gives me the responsibility of the CM post, I will definitely fulfil it. They know everything about me and my work. I don't want to lobby."
Earlier in the day, yesterday, Parameshwara's supporters had staged a protest in Karnataka demanding CM post for him ahead of the announcement of the Karnataka CM's name.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Shivakumar met Kharge
-- Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar says the party is his mother and he has no intention of leaving it
-- Shivakumar met party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to hold talks over the post of chief minister of Karnataka.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah met Kharge
-- Congress leader Siddaramaiah met party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in Delhi, holds talks over the post of chief minister of Karnataka.
-- Sidda later also met party's general secretary KC Venugopal's residence in Delhi.
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Kharge may decide on Karnataka CM candidate today
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has met with all stakeholders on deciding the Karnataka CM candidate, and that the announcement of new Karnataka CM may be made on May 17 (today) in Bengaluru, sources told ANI. "No final decision yet on the CM post in Karnataka. Congress President has met all the stakeholders. Now the final decision will be taken by him in consultation with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. The announcement can be delayed until tomorrow and announcement can be made in Bengaluru itself," ANI tweeted.
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