Soon after Congress got an overwhelming mandate, an otherwise stern and emotionless D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) shed tears of joy before the media. Now, he is probably shedding tears of disappointment as he did not get the Chief Minister’s chair. Unfortunate for a man who has been a Congress workhorse all his life. While many may…
Kanteerava Stadium decked up for swearing-in tomorrow
May 19, 2023Bengaluru: Ending the impasse over the Government formation in Karnataka, Chief Minister-designate Siddharamaiah and Deputy Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar will take oath tomorrow, in an event likely to be attended by leaders of several opposition parties. The CM and the Deputy CM will be sworn-in to their new roles at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium tomorrow…
Dr. Parameshwara does a U-Turn
May 19, 2023Bengaluru: Dalit leader and former KPCC President Dr. G. Parameshwara, who had yesterday placed his demand for the Deputy CM’s post did a U-Turn this morning. The 71-year-old was the Dy.CM in the Congress-JD(S) coalition Government led by H.D. Kumaraswamy. Yesterday, he noted that 37 Dalit MLAs have been elected. “We are disciplined soldiers of…
Siddu likely CM
May 17, 2023Bengaluru: After a four-day wait, Karnataka continues to await for the decision on its next Chief Minister with bated breath. AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge is expected to make announcement this evening. However, according to sources, Siddharamaiah would be the CM as we went to the Press. The two main contenders are Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee…
What caused the BJP’s downfall?
May 17, 2023By Gouri Satya, Sr. Journalist The electrician, who came to my house on Sunday soon after the counting of votes of the Assembly elections on Saturday (May 13), was eager to express his opinion about the outcome of the polls, as the subject was still hot and fresh. Referring to the Congress’ stunning victory, he…
Siddu Vs DKS for CM: Rahul Gandhi meets Kharge
May 16, 2023D.K. Shivakumar lands in Delhi alone on High Command’s call; Siddharamaiah camping at a hotel with his loyalist MLAs; Sonia Gandhi expected to take final decision later today Bengaluru/New Delhi: As the dilemma over the next Chief Minister of Karnataka continues for consecutive fourth day, with both former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and KPCC President D.K….
Congress party’s free power effect: Villagers refuse to pay electricity bills
May 16, 2023By S.T. Ravikumar Mysore/Mysuru: With the Congress coming to power following its five guarantees, which included free power up to 200 units under Gruha Jyothi Scheme, villagers in some parts of the State are reportedly refusing to pay power bills, even as the Congress is yet to name the new Chief Minister. A video in…
‘Make me CM or else will quit politics, focus on business’
May 16, 2023KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar speaks tough making the process of selecting new CLP leader difficult, with Siddharamaiah too sounding adamant Bengaluru: The Congress High Command has found itself in a fix over electing the new leader of Congress Legislature Party (CLP), as both former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K….
Siddu ready to share power
May 16, 2023Bengaluru: Following the thumping victory with a clear mandate in the Assembly election, Congress party is busy in the process of selecting the new Chief Minister. According to AICC sources, former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has proposed before the party High Command, his willingness to power sharing formula with KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar. But Siddharamaiah is…
CM race hots up
May 15, 2023High Command to decide; Siddharamaiah leaves for Delhi; D.K. Shivakumar waiting for call Bengaluru: Who will be the new Chief Minister? KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) or former CM Siddharamaiah? The suspense over who will become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka continues even as the swearing-in is proposed for May 18 (Thursday). All eyes…
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