Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) The stage appears set for a power transition in Karnataka, with the Congress party preparing to elevate Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K. Shivakumar to the post of Chief Minister, bringing the curtains down on the leadership tussle within the ruling party that has intensified over the past six months. The Congress high command has moved cautiously, as the transition involves replacing mass leader Siddaramaiah, who is wid…
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Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) Amid intense speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, AICC General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday dismissed reports of any “power-sharing” arrangement within the Congress and asserted that no decision regarding a change of Chief Minister had been officially discussed. He, however, avoided giving a direct response regarding rumours surrounding Siddaramaiah’s possible resignation.Surjewala praised both Siddar…
Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) Amid intense speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, conflicting statements from Congress leaders on Wednesday further fuelled uncertainty over the political developments in the state.While Karnataka Minister for Heavy and Medium Industries M.B. Patil dismissed reports of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stepping down as mere speculation, Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain, a close associate of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, hinted at major political devel…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) Minister for Public Works Department (PWD), Satish Jarkiholi, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has stated that all speculation over leadership change will be cleared after the breakfast meeting convened by the Chief Minister on Thursday morning. He further said that everyone must accept the roles and responsibilities assigned by the Congress high command.The statements have assumed significance amid the fast-paced political developments surroun…
Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) Amid strong speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, state Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday said the party leaders will abide by the decision of the Congress high command. He also said that the party’s General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge, Randeep Singh Surjewala, would address a press conference and provide clarity on the issue.Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Parameshwara, while responding to questions regarding the leadership chang…
Bengaluru, May 26 (IANS) Former minister and Madhugiri Congress MLA K.N. Rajanna, a close associate of Siddaramaiah, said on Tuesday that there will be no change of Chief Minister, and no such discussion has taken place. Speaking to mediapersons at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, Rajanna dismissed reports of any move to replace the Chief Minister and said the Delhi meetings could instead be related to discussions on a cabinet reshuffle and the upcoming Rajya Sabha and Legislative…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, May 26 (IANS) The high-voltage meeting over the speculated leadership change in Karnataka is underway at Indira Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah attending it.Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office has released photographs showing Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar engaged in a deep discussion at Indira Bhavan in Delhi. The development has further fuelled speculations.Sources stated that Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sab…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, May 26 (IANS) Ahead of the high-voltage meeting over the speculated leadership change in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reached Indira Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, who is also in Delhi, smiled when asked by media persons whether he would be the next Chief Minister of Karnataka.Siddaramaiah is scheduled to meet AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretaries K.C. Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala at the party …
Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday declined to comment on the rumours of a change in the state’s leadership amid Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Delhi trip.CM Siddaramaiah has confirmed that he is being summoned by the national leadership for a meeting in the national capital at 11 a.m. on Tuesday.Addressing a joint press conference at the state Congress office here, Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress chief and a strong contender for the top …
Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) Announcing protests against fuel price hikes, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said demonstrations would be held at all district headquarters on May 30 and that the party would later intensify the agitation across every Assembly constituency in Karnataka. Addressing a joint press conference with CM Siddaramaiah and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, Shivakumar further said: “We will create awareness among the people agains…