Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Congress yet to take a call on Karnataka CM post
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: The race to the Karnataka chief minister is on with the state's former chief minister Siddaramaiah and the state's congress chief, DK Shivakumar, emerging as the two bright prospects. Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, Karnataka election in-charge, said that party president Mallikarjun Kharge would notify when a decision on the CM choice is taken (Wednesday or Thursday). He also added that a new cabinet would be ready within the next 48-72 hours.
Surejwala also said that the deliberations for the CM choice are going on with Congress chief, Mallikarjun Kharge, in New Delhi. Siddaramiah has been the chief minister of the state from 2013 to 2018 and he emerges as a strong choice for the CM post. But, Shivakumar played a key role in helping the Conngress stage a superb comeback in the 2023 Karnataka Elections, and he can't be overlooked easily.
Zee Biz will bring you the live updates of all latest development about the CM choice.
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: The race to the Karnataka chief minister is on with the state's former chief minister Siddaramaiah and the state's congress chief, DK Shivakumar, emerging as the two bright prospects. Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, Karnataka election in-charge, said that party president Mallikarjun Kharge would notify when a decision on the CM choice is taken (Wednesday or Thursday). He also added that a new cabinet would be ready within the next 48-72 hours.
Surejwala also said that the deliberations for the CM choice are going on with Congress chief, Mallikarjun Kharge, in New Delhi. Siddaramiah has been the chief minister of the state from 2013 to 2018 and he emerges as a strong choice for the CM post. But, Shivakumar played a key role in helping the Conngress stage a superb comeback in the 2023 Karnataka Elections, and he can't be overlooked easily.
Zee Biz will bring you the live updates of all latest development about the CM choice.
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Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Siddaramaiah meets Venugopal, Surjewala as Congress yet to decide on Karnataka CM
Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah met Congress general secretary KC Venugopal and Karnataka incharge Randeep Surjewala at Venugopal's residence in the Capital late in the evening. The party is yet to take a call on the Karnataka CM post.
#WATCH | Delhi: Senior Karnataka Congress leader Siddaramaiah leaves from general secretary KC Venugopal’s residence after meeting him & Karnataka incharge Randeep Surjewala as Karnataka CM decision remains pending. #KarnatakaCMRace pic.twitter.com/0IARAvbmEN
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Siddaramaiah meets Surjewala, Venugopal in Delhi
Karnataka chief ministerial prospect, Siddaramaiah, is meeting the Congress' Karnataka in-charge, Randeep Surjewala, and general secretary, KC Venugopal, at the latter's residence in New Delhi.
Siddaramaiah is meeting Congress party's Karnataka incharge Randeep Surjewala and general secretary KC Venugopal at the latter's residence in Delhi.#KarnatakaCMRace https://t.co/OwwZdxI33E
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Surjewala arrives at Kharge's house after meeting Shivakumar
Congress in-charge for the Karnataka election, Randeep Surjewala, is at the residence of of party's national president, Mallikarjun Kharge, in New Delhi. Earlier, Surjewala met with Karnataka Congress president and chief ministerial candidate, DK Shivakumar, in the Capital only.
#WATCH | Congress party's incharge for Karnataka, Randeep Surjewala arrives at the residence of party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Delhi.
Earlier this evening, Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar met Surjewala. pic.twitter.com/me9abBuz5I
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Nothing, no discussion, just pranaam: Shivakumar on meeting with Kharge, Rahul
When leaving the meeting with party leaders and his supporters at the residence of his brother MP, DK Suresh, Shivakumar was asked what happened during his meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi today, he said, "Nothing, no discussion, just pranaam."
#WATCH | Delhi: As he leaves from the residence of his brother & party MP DK Suresh, Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar speaks on his meeting with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi; says, "Nothing, no discussion. Just pranaam..."#KarnatakaCMRace pic.twitter.com/KdTRxEIkQG
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023
Karnataka News LIVE Updates: Bommai takes a dig at Congress for not choosing CM so far
Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai takes a dig at the Congress party for not choosing the state's chief minister so far. He said that the delay in the decision exposes the party's poor internal situation.
Bommai said, "Despite having a complete majority, the Congress is unable to take a decision on its leader. This shows the internal situation of the party. Aspirations of the people are more important than politicking. They (Congress) should settle the issue of the new chief minister and the formation of government as soon as possible."
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Preparations for CM's swearing-in ceremony in full swing
It is yet to declared who will become the chief minister of Karnataka, but the preparations for the swearing-in ceremony are in full swing.
VIDEO | Preparations underway in Bengaluru for the swearing-in ceremony of new Karnataka Chief Minister. pic.twitter.com/oUWiAFPAhT
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 17, 2023
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Shivakumar holds discussion with party leaders, supporters
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar is in New Delhi, where he held a discussion with party leaders and his supporters at the residence of his brother-party MP, DK Suresh.
Delhi | Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar holds a discussion with leaders of the party and his supporters at his brother-party MP DK Suresh's residence. pic.twitter.com/oBEEnqCbSB
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar meet Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi
Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar met Rahul Gandhi in the Capital on Wednesday. They are strong contenders for the post of CM.
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/LqJ3v5bx5S
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Surjewala says Karnataka to have a cabinet in next 48-72 hours
The announcement of the name of the new Karnataka chief minister was about to be made today, but it appears it might take a day or two as Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the state can have a new cabinet in the next 48-72 hours.
Delibrations are currently underway by party president Mallikarjun Kharge. Whenever Congress makes a decision we will inform you. In the next 48-72 hours, we will have a new cabinet in Karnataka: Randeep Surjewala, Karnataka in-charge, Congress pic.twitter.com/NyEpC6nmNO
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023
Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Surjewala says Karnataka to have a cabinet in next 48-72 hours
The race to become the Karnataka chief minister is on with ex-chief minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar emerging as the strongest contenders. Zee Biz will bring you the latest updates about the developments.