Karnataka: Siddaramaiah takes the helm, Congress clears the air
The party leadership decided to appoint 75-year-old Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister. Shivakumar, 60, will serve as his deputy with important portfolios under his command.
Karnataka CM News Highlights: Karnataka Guv invites Siddaramaiah to take oath on May 20
Karnataka CM News Highlights: Congress delegation, including CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar, meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form the Government. He invites Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to take oath along with team members. The oath taking ceremony will take place at 12.30 pm on 20th May in Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
A better alternative to the Congress’s poll promises in Karnataka
Most of the schemes being proposed by the Congress will immediately enhance demand without addressing the issues related to the supply-side-this will be inflationary
New Karnataka CM likely in a day or two, cabinet within 48-72 hours: Congress
Bommai's dig at Congress: Inability to choose CM early reflects on its internal situation
He urged the Congress to settle the issue of government formation soon.
Five Congress 'guarantees' in Karnataka may cost state exchequer Rs 50,000 crore
Key party leaders who spoke about the cost of the welfare measures insisted that one could not call them "freebies" as they were tools of empowerment.
Decision on Karnataka CM likely today or tomorrow; Cabinet will be in place within 48-72 hours
The Opposition party asserted that Karnataka will have a five-year-long stable government and urged people not to believe in speculation and "fake news" which it alleged was being peddled by the BJP.
Rajasthan Dilemma: Will Vasundhara Raje be BJP’s CM face after Karnataka debacle?
The BJP central leadership has promoted many junior leaders but none have succeeded in matching former CM Vasundhara Raje’s connect with the masses. With Karnataka revealing the limits of the Modi factor and the importance of regional satraps, Raje, out of favour since 2018, may regain pole position
Karnataka CM decision: Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi
The meeting comes a day after Siddaramaiah met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence and held discussion with him over government formation.
Siddaramaiah assured MLAs to bring down Kumaraswamy-led govt in Karnataka after 2019 LS polls: Ex-Minister Sudhakar
In a series of tweets, Sudhakar accused the Congress leader of assuring the MLAs that he won't allow the then H D Kumaraswamy-led coalition government to continue even for a single day after 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Karnataka verdict is yet another indication that 'third fronts' are being squeezed out of state politics
The marginalisation of Karnataka’s third force JD(S) is indicative of increasing bipolarity in state politics. In most states, vote shares of the party that finished third show them trailing the winner and runner-up by a huge margin
Congress hits back at BJP for questioning delay in deciding Karnataka CM
"Just to refresh memories of PM's drum-beaters especially. 2017 UP Vidhan Sabha election results out on March 11th. Yogi appointed CM 8 days later on March 19th.
Karnataka News Highlights: Congress leader Ajay Singh says CM candidate may be finalised soon
Karnataka News Highlights: Congress leader Ajay Singh on announcement of new Karnataka CM, says 'it may get finalised by tonight'.
Karnataka PCC chief DK Shivakumar meets Congress chief Kharge
Shivakumar, who arrived in the morning from Bengaluru, reached Kharge's residence a little after 5 pm and held deliberations over the post of chief minister of Karnataka.
My mother is my party, no question of resigning: D K Shivakumar before meeting Kharge
Shivakumar is set to meet Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge around 5 pm on Tuesday here to discuss the government formation in the southern state after the party staged a stupendous victory by winning 135 seats out of a total of 224.
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.
Karnataka CM post: 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.
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.
Rahul Gandhi meets Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge, discusses govt formation in Karnataka
Rahul 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.
Why victory in every election is important for the post-2014 BJP
Every victory helps concentrate power with the BJP national leadership, build a formidable election machinery, raise further PM Modi’s charismatic appeal, renew his political legitimacy over critics and opposition leaders, and retain the support of the powerful RSS “sangathan”
Congress leader Shivakumar to be in Delhi today for discussion on Karnataka govt formation
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President will leave for Delhi from Kempegowda International Airport here by a 9:50 am flight, his office said in a statement.
Karnataka News Highlights: Decision on Karnataka CM likely on May 17
Karnataka News Highlights: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has met with all stakeholders on deciding the Karnataka CM candidate, and that the announcement may be made tomorow in Bengaluru, according to sources quoted by ANI.
D K Shivakumar will be in Delhi on May 16 for discussion on Karnataka govt formation, says his MP-brother
After the Congress made a spectacular comeback in Karnataka winning 135 of the 224 seats, the party is now faced with the challenge of picking the chief minister.
Power play on for CM post, Shivakumar cancels Delhi visit, Cong says decision by Tuesday evening
Karnataka state Congress president D K Shivakumar is locked in an intense power struggle with Siddaramaiah over who will lead the party-led government
