After Karnataka swearing in, all eyes on Congress’ factional tussles in other states
The dynamics of each state is unique. But given how the local leaders helped chart a win in Karnataka, there is a sense that the central leadership may take some action soon to address the factional troubles in Rajasthan.
Kharge hits out at PM Modi over withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes, says he is 'troubling' people
Calling the newly formed Congress government in Karnataka as "a government of love", he assured that all the five promises made to the people ahead of polls will be implemented.
Five 'guarantees' will become a law after 1st Cabinet meeting today: Rahul Gandhi
He also said the people of Karnataka defeated BJPs "hatred and corruption" in the Assembly elections.
Live | Karnataka Chief Minister Takes Oath: Siddaramaiah Sworn In, DK Shivakumar is Deputy
Congress Announces Siddaramaiah As The Next Karnataka Chief Minister. He takes oath while DK shivkumar will serve as Deputy CM. Watch the ceremony live.
Karnataka CM Swearing-In Highlights: Congress stands by its promises, committed to peace, progress, says Sonia Gandhi
The Congress government which has been sworn-in today will stand by its commitment to fulfill the promises made ahead of the elections, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi said in a video statement. "The Congress party is committed towards the peace and progress of Karnataka," she added.
Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar discuss Cabinet formation with Congress high command
The two leaders, who flew in from Bengaluru along with general secretary in-charge Randeep Surjewala, held a series of meetings in the national capital over cabinet formation.
Will Congress implement five guarantees or will they add 'conditions apply' clause?
All eyes now seem to be on this, as the Siddaramaiah-led government assumes office on Saturday.
Congress preferring Siddaramaiah over DK Shivakumar is unlikely to end well with younger leaders losing out yet again
The Congress has yet again chosen safety over succession planning by elevating Siddaramaiah while overlooking the equally deserving and younger, DK Shivakumar. This has already happened too many times to the GOP’s detriment: Tarun Gogoi was preferred over Himanta Biswa Sarma Ashok Gehlot over Sachin Pilot
Congress party's poll guarantees: A tightrope walk awaits new Karnataka government
Implementation of guarantees, which are estimated to cost Rs 50,000 crore-Rs 60,000 crore per year, a double-edged sword, warn experts
From humble roots to power, anti-Congress to party’s popular face, Siddaramaiah reaffirms politics as the art of the possible
For someone who had a near miss with formal education, Siddaramaiah has come a long way, changing his political colours, demonstrating wizardry with budget finances, but never losing the common touch
Siddararamaiah, Shivakumar leave for Delhi to discuss Cabinet formation, allocation of portfolios
A meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) on Thursday formally elected Siddaramaiah as its leader, following which he staked his claim with the Governor, who invited him to form the government.
The importance of DK Shivakumar
Why the Karnataka strongman needed to be placated
Karnataka News Highlights: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar meet Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in Delhi
Karnataka News Highlights: Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar were in Delhi to hold talks with the party's high command regarding the ministers who would be inducted into the new Karnataka cabinet and allocation of portfolios.
Big challenges ahead for CM-designate Siddaramaiah -- Portfolio allocation, poll 'guarantees' implementation
The first challenge that Siddaramaiah faces on being sworn in is putting in place a cabinet with the right combinations, balancing between representing all communities, regions, factions, and old and new generations of legislators.
Siddaramaiah formally elected leader of Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka
Ending days of suspense, the Congress central leadership earlier on Thursday announced that Siddaramaiah would be the chief minister, while state party chief D K Shivakumar would be his only deputy in the soon-to-formed cabinet.
Congress believes in consensus, not dictatorship: Party slams BJP after Karnataka decision
Several BJP leaders were criticising the Congress for the delay in announcing the Karnataka chief minister's name amid hectic lobbying by Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the top post.
Several CMs, opposition leaders to attend Siddaramaiah's swearing in on May 20
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has extended the invitation to several chief ministers and party leaders and personally invited them to the event.
When people bat for their caste, caste struggle will go on: H D Kumaraswamy
Speaking about the demand from various communities that the chief minister should be from among them, Kumaraswamy said a chief minister should not belong to any one community but work to improve the lives of all 6.5 crore people of the state.
Shivakumar, the Congress trouble shooter who failed to cross the hurdle to CM's chair
With Shivakumar as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, the party scored a resounding victory in the May 10 elections with 135 seats in the 224-member Assembly.
Hectic parleys among top Cong leadership helped break logjam over Karnataka CM pick
Ever since the Karnataka Assembly results were declared on May 13, both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar started garnering support of MLAs close to them while mustering support for themselves.
Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar express commitment to work unitedly for welfare of people of Karnataka
Ending days of suspense, the Congress today announced Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka and D K Shivakumar as his only deputy in the soon-to-formed cabinet.
Live: Congress announces Siddaramaiah as the next Karnataka Chief Minister
Congress Announces Siddaramaiah As The Next Karnataka Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah Karnataka's next CM; Shivakumar his only deputy: Congress
The two leaders, who were in a tight race for the top post, would take oath along with other ministers on May 20 and leaders of all like-minded parties will be invited for the swearing-in ceremony.
Siddaramaiah: A pro-poor leader who rose from humble beginnings to become second-time chief minister of Karnataka
A ninth-time MLA, Siddaramaiah is an untainted leader, known for his populist schemes and efforts to consolidate the votes of minorities, backward classes and Dalits.
