Bangalore, May 30 (IANS) After DK Shivakumar was announced as leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), paving way for him to become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka, party leaders on Saturday called the moment “emotional”. They said that what they experienced during the meeting would stay with them for a lifetime.According to Congress General Secretary (Organisation) and Lok Sabha MP K.C. Venugopal , Siddaramaiah proposed Shivakumar’s name during the meeting, while senior Congress lea…
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Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) AICC General Secretary (Organisation) and Lok Sabha MP K.C. Venugopal on Saturday announced that Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K. Shivakumar has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), paving the way for him to become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. The announcement came after the CLP meeting held at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.Venugopal addressed the media alongside outgoing Chief Minister Sidda…
Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) Congress’ Karnataka unit President D.K. Shivakumar was unanimously elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at a meeting held at the Vidhana Soudha on Saturday, paving the way for him to become the next Chief Minister of the state, according to a statement from his office.”The election took place at the Convention Hall of the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru in the presence of senior Congress leaders and legislators,” it said.Outgoing Chief Minister S…
Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) June 3, the date for swearing-in of Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar as the state’s chief minister, was finalised on Saturday after Vaastu expert Guruji Aaradhya personally fixed the auspicious day for the ceremony. Speaking to reporters outside Shivakumar’s residence, Aaradhya said June 3, which falls on a Wednesday, had been identified as an auspicious day for the swearing-in ceremony.”Shivakumar will take oath on June 3 at 5.15 p.m. The ceremony will be …
Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) The much-awaited Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting began at the Vidhana Soudha on Saturday to elect the new leader of the legislature party, who is set to become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. Amid strong indications that Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K. Shivakumar would be unanimously elected as the CLP leader, several Congress legislators expressed confidence that the meeting would be a brief affair with only one agenda, formally…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka has convened a meeting on Saturday amid ongoing political developments following Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Chief Minister.The meeting has been convened to elect a new leader of the Congress Legislature Party who is expected to become the party’s choice for the Chief Minister’s post.The CLP meeting will begin at 4 P.M. at the Conference Hall of Vidhana Soudha. Siddaramaiah, who is currently the Leader of the Congress Leg…
Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS) In a major development, caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) on Saturday amid ongoing political developments following his resignation as Chief Minister.The meeting has been convened to elect a new leader of the Congress Legislature Party following Siddaramaiah’s resignation from the post. The newly-elected CLP leader is expected to become the party’s choice for the Chief Minister’s post.The CLP meeting …
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) The Congress high command heaved a sigh of relief as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tendered his resignation on Thursday amid the intense leadership tussle in the state unit and is now hopeful of a smooth transition of power to Deputy Chief Minister and state party President D. K. Shivakumar, who is regarded as a devoted and go-getter leader for the party.Following is a timeline of the political contest:April 2023The internal power struggle between Siddaramaiah an…
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Amid intense speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar met over breakfast at the former’s official residence ‘Kaveri’ in Bengaluru on Thursday.Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, who is considered a strong contender for the Chief Minister’s post, arrived at the residence along with several cabinet ministers and senior Congress leaders close to Siddaramaiah.The mee…
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Amid the escalating political drama over the possible resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has left Bengaluru, triggering intense political speculation across the state.However, Congress sources indicated that the Governor’s absence from the city will not affect the resignation process, and Siddaramaiah is expected to submit his papers as scheduled at 3 p.m. on Thursday.Sources within the Congress party said that Siddaramai…