Bengaluru: Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress Government in Karnataka on June 3, outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) left for New Delhi this morning to invite the party’s top leadership and hold discussions on Cabinet formation and appointment of new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President. The…
D.K. Shivakumar elected as new CLP leader
May 31, 2026Bengaluru: As anticipated KPCC President and former Dy.CM D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) was elected unanimously as the new Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader at the CLP meeting held at Conference Hall of Vidhana Soudha here yesterday. Shivakumar will be taking oath as the 25th CM of the State on June 3 at 4.05 pm, in a…
DKS likely to take oath as CM on June 3
May 30, 2026Bengaluru: D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) is likely to take oath as Karnataka’s next Chief Minister on June 3, days after Siddaramaiah stepped down from the post on May 28. Sources said, the KPCC President and former Deputy CM has finalised the date on the advice of his spiritual guru, Ajjayya of Nonavinakere Ajjayyana Mutt, who is…
Will DKS finally shave his trademark beard?
May 30, 2026Symbol of tumultuous political journey from Tihar Jail in Delhi to CM’s gaddi in Karnataka Mysore/Mysuru: For Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), his trademark salt-and-pepper beard is more than a matter of appearance. Over the years, it has evolved into a political symbol, closely associated with his long-held ambition to occupy the CM’s chair….
Finally the CM, but… for how long ?
May 30, 2026For years, D.K. Shivakumar was the eternal bridesmaid of Karnataka politics. He was always close to power, always indispensable to the Congress party, but never quite the chosen one. Now, at last, he has arrived at the altar and is set to become the Chief Minister of Karnataka. But… The question is not whether Shivakumar…
CLP meeting tomorrow: D.K. Shivakumar
May 29, 2026New Delhi: Outgoing Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting to elect a new leader is slated to be held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru tomorrow (May 30). Speaking to media persons at the premises of ITC Maurya Hotel here this noon, Shivakumar said, the timing of CLP…
DKS new CM
May 28, 2026Siddaramaiah says Congress High Command has chosen D.K. Shivakumar as next CM of Karnataka Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah this morning confirmed that he will step down from the post, ending a three-year leadership tussle within the Congress Government and paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) to take over as the…
Talks over change of CM: Rahul holds meeting with Siddu in Delhi
May 26, 2026AICC President holds closed-door meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Venugopal and Surjewala Bengaluru/ New Delhi: A week after the Congress Government in Karnataka celebrated its third year in office, by organising a grand convention at Tumakuru on May 19, hectic political activity is being witnessed in the national capital since today morning, over the much- debated…
Congress workers celebrate 64th birthday of DKS
May 15, 2026Mysore/Mysuru: Congress workers celebrated the 64th birthday of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), who is also the KPCC President, at several venues in city, amid buzz over leadership change in the State. A huge rangoli measuring 60×135 feet (see drone image of rangoli alongside) of DKS was drawn in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple…
Siddu Vs DKS: Power Play nears climax?!
April 28, 2026MLAs step up Delhi visits; Siddu camp seeks reshuffle, DKS camp eyes change at top Bengaluru: The State’s political scene is set for a fresh churn, with MLAs loyal to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) stepping up efforts to project him as Chief Minister, even as supporters of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah press for a…















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