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Karnataka CM News LIVE: Following a resolution moved by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar was elected as the leader of the Karnataka Congress Legislature Party (CLP). The motion was seconded by G Parameshwara. During the meeting, Siddaramaiah addressed party legislators and briefed them on developments over the past few days. Siddaramaiah at the meeting, reportedly highlighted the Karnataka government’s implementation of its guarantee schemes, despite what he described as a lack of support and ‘injustice’ by the Central government.
Oath taking ceremony on June 3: KPCC Working President GC Chandrashekar on Saturday said Deputy CM DK Shivakumar will take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3. Chandrashekar advised party workers against thronging the state capital during the swearing-in ceremony. He said that following the oath-taking, Shivakumar is expected to visit district headquarters to interact with the party workers. Several legislators are also expected to take oath as ministers alongside Shivakumar on June 3.
Congress weighs leadership: At the CLP meeting, four deputy CMs are likely to be picked, which Shivakumar is learnt to have opposed. Shivakumar had met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Friday.
Political sparring continues: Meanwhile, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party stepped up its attack on the Congress, alleging that internal factionalism has weakened governance in the state. Former Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda claimed the long-standing rivalry between the party’s top leaders had adversely affected administration. Rejecting concerns over instability, Manoj Kumar Jha of the Rashtriya Janata Dal described the developments as a routine internal matter of the Congress.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Congress thanks Siddaramaiah for his service
In a statement issued by the Congress Legislature Party, the party expressed gratitude to Siddaramaiah for his service to the people of Karnataka and the party.
"The people and Congress workers shall always remember with great fondness and pride his tenure as Chief Minister from 2013-2018, 2023-2026 and as Leader of Opposition on two occasions," the statement said.
Karnataka News Live Updates: DK Shivakumar thanks party after CLP victory
Expressing gratitude after elected as Congress Legislature Party leader D K Shivakumar said he was 'humbled' to have been unanimously chosen by the party.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Congress yet to finalise council of ministers
'The Council of Ministers will be decided by the High Command in due course of time. Our first priority was to ensure the CLP happens, the leader is announced, and we go to the governor. Post that, the High Command will get into a huddle, and they will decide the Council of Ministers,' Congress leader Priyank Kharge on the new CM transition.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Final call on Ministers yet to be taken
Congress MLA Belur Gopalakrishna says, “Around 30 leaders met and held discussions with the party high command regarding getting ministerial berths. The final decision has to be taken by the leadership.”
Karnataka News Live Updates: Shivakumar gets Governor’s invite
Governor Gehlot has invited DK Shivakumar to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3.
Karnataka News Live Updates | Congress will return to power in Karnataka: KC Venugopal
'Everyone thought this change would be a problem for the Congress Party. Everyone anticipated this. We are a family, a great family. The Congress Legislature Party unanimously acknowledges Siddaramaiah's service as Chief Minister for the last eight years. That resolution was moved by none other than DK Shivakumar. He presented a resolution congratulating him for his excellent service as Chief Minister of Karnataka. This is a proud moment for the Congress Party...In 2028, Congress will return to power in Karnataka with the support of all the leaders,' KC Venugopal said.
Karnataka News Live Updates: KC Venugopal says Congress will return to power
"In 2028 Congress will be coming back to power in Karnataka," KC Venugopal said.
Karnataka News Live Updates: High command clears DK Shivakumar for top post
'After discussing with the Congress high command, we have chosen DK Shivakumar as the next CLP leader,' KC Venugopal told reporters after the meeting.
Venugopal said that Congress decided to appoint DK Shivakumar as the Karnataka CLP leader.
Karnataka News Live Updates: KC Venugopal to Siddaramaiah - ‘Party needs you’
AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal reportedly told Siddaramaiah that his services remain important for the Congress party and urged him to continue working towards the party's success in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Congress clears way for DK Shivakumar’s election
The CLP passed its first resolution unanimously, authorising the Congress leadership to decide the new CLP leader. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah moved the resolution, which was seconded by G Parameshwara and approved unanimously through a show of hands.
The second resolution was passed, with Siddaramaiah proposing the name of DK Shivakumar as the new CLP leader. The motion was seconded by G Parameshwara, following which Shivakumar was unanimously elected.
Under the third resolution, Shivakumar is expected to move a motion thanking Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka News Live Updates: DK Shivakumar chosen as Karnataka Congress Legislature Party leader
Following a resolution moved by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar was elected as the leader of the Karnataka Congress Legislature Party (CLP). The motion was seconded by G Parameshwara.
Karnataka News Live Updates: CLP meeting resumes after a break
KC Venugopal, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar have entered the meeting hall again. The leader pick is reported to be announced shortly.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Shivakumar to be next party leader
DK Shivakumar has been elected as the new leader of the Karnataka Congress Legislature Party (CLP), according to PTI sources.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Congress to announce new party leader soon
Siddaramaiah addressed the CLP meeting and briefed members on developments over the past few days. Following a short break, the CLP will reconvene to announce the new party leader.
Karnataka News Live Updates: KC Venugopal, Surjewala oversee CLP meeting
The CLP meeting is being overseen by KC Venugopal and RS Surjewala at the conference hall of Vidhana Soudha.
According to PTI sources, Siddaramaiah is likely to propose DK Shivakumar as the new CLP leader, or alternatively, a one-line resolution may be passed authorising the Congress high command to decide the next leader.
Earlier, Chief Ministerial candidate DK Shivakumar met State Governor Gehlot at Lok Bhavan.
(PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: M C Sudhakar on regime change decision
Commenting on the Congress CLP meeting and the party's decision on the leadership transition, Karnataka minister MC Sudhakar said the final call rests with the party high command.
"Ultimately it is the decision of the party high command. Whatever high command decides, we are going to follow," Sudhakar said.
(ANI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra arrives at Vidhana Soudha
Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra arrived at Vidhana Soudha for the CLP meeting. Speaking to reporters outside the venue, he said "We have come to attend the CLP meeting. The agenda of the meeting is to elect the Legislative Party leader. We will support the party's proposal."
(ANI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: CLP meeting to begin shortly
The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting is set to begin shortly at Vidhana Soudha. AICC General Secretaries KC Venugopal and RS Surjewala are also expected to be present at the meeting. Outgoing CM Siddarmaiah is expected to propose the name of DK Shivakumar as the new CLP leader
Karnataka News Live Updates: DK Shivakumar arrives at Vidhana Soudha for the CLP meeting
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar arrived at Vidhana Soudha ahead of the CLP meeting.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Congress ministers arrive at Siddaramaiah’s residence
Congress ministers Rizwan Arshad, Eshwar Khandre, BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan and several others were seen arriving at Siddaramaiah's residence ahead of the CLP meeting.
(PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: DK Shivakumar will take oath as CM on June 3, says G C Chandrashekar
KPCC working president G C Chandrashekar said that DK Shivakumar will take oath as CM on June 3. He has advised party workers against thronging the capital for the swearing-in ceremony.
He said the new CM will visit all district headquarters to interact with party workers after the swearing-in. Apart from DK, around a dozen legislators are expected to take oath as ministers.
Karnataka News Live Updates: BJP targets DK Shivakumar over Bengaluru floods amid CM succession reports
Amid reports of DK Shivakumar succeeding Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister of Karnataka, the Opposition BJP targeted the Deputy CM, overseeing Bengaluru’s urban development portfolio, and the ruling party for “neglecting basic infrastructure” in the state capital."Due to the great achievement of @DKShivakumar, the pride and honor of the international city Bengaluru has melted away in just half an hour of rain. As a result of the Congress government neglecting basic infrastructure, the Silicon City has turned into a lake. The people of Bengaluru are left floundering," BJP Karnataka wrote on X."Nobody wants Bengaluru's current situation. The city once admired by the world is groaning under @INCKarnataka's rule. Even the basic infrastructure systems are collapsing. There are no proper roads, the existing ones are full of potholes, ongoing construction work is dragging on, piles of garbage stacked along the streets—all of this is tarnishing the Bengaluru brand," the party wrote in a follow-up post."The state government is engrossed only in CM changes, cabinet formations, and Delhi parades. The Congress government has no concern whatsoever for the people of the state. Congress's misrule has robbed people of their peace. Instead of forming a new government, it would be better to dissolve the government altogether," it added.
Karnataka News Live Updates: 'High command to decide who will be part of next administration', says Priyank Kharge
Congress leader Priyank Kharge asserted Saturday that it depended on the party's high command to decide the leaders who will form the next government in Karnataka, news agency PTI reported.
Kharge said, "It is not the first time a CLP meeting is happening. The CLP will decide the CLP leader first, and then that will be sent to the Governor, and then who will become, what will happen, everything will be left in the CLP... The Chief Minister has resigned, the cabinet also ceases to exist. It is up to the high command to decide who will be part of the next administration."
He added, "But irrespective of who is going to be in the administration, it is clear, we will continue the economic and social work foundation led by Siddaramaiah." (PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: Outgoing CM Siddaramaiah reviews public complaints at Kaveri residence
Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday listened to public grievances and received complaints from the public at his Kaveri residence.
The gesture comes just days after he tendered his resignation to the state Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Shivakumar's astrologer predicts he would return as CM after 2028 Assembly elections
Predicting a longer stint for D K Shivakumar as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, astrologer Dwarakanath Guruji said that he would return to power after the 2028 Assembly elections, news agency PTI reported.
On the prospects of winning the 2028 Assembly election, Guruji told the news agency, "Undoubtedly, he (Shivakumar) has to win the next election. Then only he is the real chief minister. Now, only he is loaded with responsibilities."
"Discharge the responsibilities now and enjoy the chief ministership in the next term," he added. (PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: Shivakumar's astrologer predicts long stint for him as Karnataka CM
An astrologer has predicted a long tenure for Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar, as he is expected to be elected as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the state, news agency PTI reported.
Astrologer Dwarakanath Guruji gave three dates for Shivakumar to take charge as the new CM: 'I have given him some three dates. I mean, Sunday (May 31), June 5 and June 6,' PTI quoted.
Asserting that Shivakumar will have a long stint as chief minister, the astrologer said the former would get the backing of the Congress high command. 'He is not a one-day chief minister or one-time CM. He will play a long innings. His horoscope is very good. He will be there for Karnataka for a longer period of time,' the astrologer said.
He is also optimistic that Karnataka would become healthy and wealthy under Shivakumar's rule. (PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: Deliberations on day, venue underway for swearing-in of new CM, sources say
The swearing-in of the new Karnataka Chief Minister could take place on Sunday or Monday, sources suggested, as quoted by news agency PTI.
However, there are also reports that it may be scheduled next week, probably Wednesday, they stated. It hasn't been officially confirmed yet.
Deliberations are underway regarding whether the swearing-in should take place at Lok Bhavan or on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, sources told PTI. The news agency reported that preparatory work was spotted near Vidhana Soudha. (PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: Shivakumar meets Governor to discuss swearing-in of new CM, council of ministers
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D K Shivakumar met state Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to informally discuss the swearing-in of the new Chief Minister and council of Ministers, PTI reported quoting sources.
The meeting was held early on Saturday as the Gehlot is expected to leave for Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district later in the day to attend Vice President's event on Sunday, the report stated.
Karnataka News Live Updates: 'Hopeful that D K Shivakumar will form government', says MLA Srinivas Mane
Ahead of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting scheduled for 4 pm on Saturday, Karnataka MLA from Hangal, Srinivas Mane said he was hopeful that D K Shivakumar would form the government in the state, news agency PTI reported.
Mane said, "We just met our leader, DK Shivakumar. We have wished him for all the very success in the coming years. And today evening we are having our Congress Legislature Party meeting. Officially, we are hopeful that he will be elected as our leader of Legislature Party. Then he'll claim a stake claim with Governor to form the government." (PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: Siddaramaiah receives petitions from the public ahead of CLP meeting
Ahead of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Saturday, Siddaramaiah Saturday received petitions from the public.
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Karnataka News Live Updates: BJP alleges backdoor politics in Congress for Dy CM post
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka has alleged "backdoor politics" within the Congress party to secure the post of the Deputy Chief Minister.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Cong MLA Yasir Pathan says Shivakumar will 'definitely' become the new CM
Karnataka Congress MLA Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan, speaking to reporters on Saturday, affirmed that D K Shivakumar will be declared as the new Chief Minister.
Pathan said, "CLP meeting has been called at 4 pm. DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, Randeep Surjewala and all MLAs will be present in the meeting. Our leader will be selected. DK Shivakumar will definitely become the CM. He has worked a lot for the party since last 40 years. DK Shivakumar will be our CM 100 per cent." (PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates | Watch: D K Shivakumar arrives at Lok Bhavan to meet Governor Gehlot
Karnataka News Live Updates: D K Shivakumar meets Governor at Lok Bhavan ahead of CLP meeting
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D K Shivakumar met the state Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at 11 am on Saturday ahead of the crucial Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Bengaluru today, news agency PTI reported.
Karnataka News Live Updates: 'It is up to the leadership to decide', Cong MLA Belur Gopalakrishna on holding ministership
Karnataka Congress MLA Belur Gopalakrishna speaking to reporters on Saturday, said that about 30 ministers held a meeting with the party's High Command to hold ministership, news agency PTI reported.
"Some 30 of us visited and discussed with High Command on getting minister ship, it is up to the leadership to decide," PTI quoted.
Karnataka News Live Updates: New Karnataka CM to take oath on Sunday or Monday, sources claim
The swearing-in of the new Karnataka Chief Minister is likely to be held on Sunday or Monday, PTI reported quoting sources.
The ceremony may be held on the iconic grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, official sources told the news agency. (PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: Siddaramaiah may propose Shivakumar as new CLP leader today, sources say
According to sources quoted by PTI, Siddaramaiah, who resigned on May 28, 2026 from the post of the Chief Minister of Karnataka, will propose Shivakumar as the new CLP leader.
Or, a one-line resolution may also be passed authorising the Congress high command to choose the next leader. (PTI)
Karnataka News Live Updates: PWD minister Satish Jarkiholi fav for KPCC president post
Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) minister Satish Jarkiholi is being considered a favourite for the position of the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).
Karnataka MLC BK Hariprasad is emerging as the dark horse in the race.
Karnataka News Live Updates: New KPCC president likely to be declared after CLP meeting today
Following the CLP meeting, the new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president is also likely to be announced.
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar has been the KPCC president since 2020.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Four Dy CMs likely to be picked during CLP meeting today
During the CLP meeting scheduled to be held at 4 pm on Saturday, four deputy Chief Ministers are likely to be picked.
The current Deputy CM D K Shivakumar, however, is learnt to have opposed it.
Karnataka News Live Updates | 'New CM will not bring about any change,' says BJP MP & former CM, Basavaraj S Bommai
'The swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister scheduled for Monday is not expected to bring any relief or significant change for the common people of the state,' BJP MP & former CM, Basavaraj S Bommai said. He further added, 'The state is grappling with the burden of heavy debt. There is an atmosphere of despair among the people due to the lack of good governance and development. People, especially the OBC community, are continuously experiencing frustration, the impact of which will be seen in future elections.'
Karnataka News Live Updates | Former Karnataka Minister on Siddaramaiah resignation
On Siddaramaiah's resignation as Karnataka CM, Former Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says, 'I think the way he (Siddaramaiah) has behaved is an example to the entire country. The love and respect that people have for Siddaramaiah is immense. But I think yesterday, and the day before, and how he has conducted himself, it is amazing.'
Karnataka News Live Updates | DK Shivakumar on next Karnataka CM
'I still do not know when they will elect the leader of the Congress Legislature Party. Then we will discuss,' Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar.
Karnataka News Live Updates | BJP leader DV Sadananda on Siddaramaiah resignation
On Siddaramaiah's resignation as Karnataka CM, BJP leader DV Sadananda Gowda says, “It is their internal problem, and I am not supposed to talk much about all those things. But still, it has started right from day one. The fight between Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar was continuously harming the total administration of the state…'
Karnataka News Live Updates | DK Shivakumar met KC Venugopal
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Friday met with Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal in Delhi.
Karnataka News Live Updates | Never witnessed such seamless transition: RJD MP Manoj Jha
Karnataka News Live Updates | Change is always good, new faces will have to come: Congress leader Moily
'Change is always good, new faces will have to come, because there are a number of aspiring MLAs and MLCs who would like to serve in the Government, and even if Siddaramaiah were to continue as a Chief Minister, he would have made a change and all these Ministers would have continued. So, change is good for the Party, and people will also like,' Congress leader M. Veerappa Moily said.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Karnataka CLP meet tomorrow to elect next Karnataka CM
The Karnataka Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting has been scheduled for Saturday at 4 pm to choose the next Chief Minister following the resignation of former CM Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka News Live Updates | 'He is not leaving with any regret...quitting with full satisfaction': Congress leader Moily on Siddaramaiah’s resignation
Congress leader M Veerappa Moily on Friday said the Congress leadership transition in Karnataka reflected the party’s tradition of continuity and leadership renewal, asserting that Siddaramaiah stepped down as Chief Minister without any sense of regret. "Since he had already completed eight years as Chief Minister and two terms as Leader of the Opposition, all opportunities had been given to him. It is not that he was deprived of anything. That will not be the case with Siddaramaiah. He is also very happy. He is not leaving with any regret. He is stepping down with full satisfaction that he performed well. He did very well. He was a successful Chief Minister..." Moily noted.
Karnataka News Live Updates: DK Shivakumar hails Siddaramaiah’s leadership, says their journey for Karnataka will continue together
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday paid an emotional tribute to former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following his resignation, describing his rise from a humble village in Mysuru to the state’s top post as a story of resilience, perseverance and commitment to social justice.
In a post on X, Shivakumar thanked Siddaramaiah for his leadership and contribution to Karnataka’s welfare and development, saying several public welfare schemes launched during his tenure would leave a lasting impact. He also recalled working closely with Siddaramaiah since becoming KPCC president in 2020 and said the former CM had stood beside him “like a pillar of strength.” Calling it a privilege to serve under him as Deputy CM, Shivakumar expressed hope that Siddaramaiah’s guidance would continue to inspire the party and said he looked forward to carrying forward their journey together for the people of Karnataka.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Congress meeting to decide successor tomorrow
Karnataka Congress Legislature Party meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, May 30, to choose the next Chief Minister.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Siddaramaiah meets Rahul, Kharge amid Karnataka Leadership Transition
Siddaramaiah on Friday met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and later held discussions with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi amid ongoing consultations over the state’s political transition. Karnataka ministers K J George and Priyank Kharge, along with Legislative Council member Yathindra Siddaramaiah, were present during the meeting.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Siddaramaiah meets Congress Top Brass After Quitting as Karnataka CM
Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah arrived at 10 Janpath in New Delhi on Friday, where he is likely to meet the party’s top leadership, including Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. His visit comes amid ongoing discussions within the Congress over the leadership transition in Karnataka following his resignation from the chief minister’s post on Thursday.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Siddaramaiah heads to Sonia Gandhi’s residence
After Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted his resignation on Friday and dissolved the state council of ministers with immediate effect, Siddaramaiah left his hotel and headed to the residence of Sonia Gandhi amid ongoing discussions over the party’s leadership transition in the state.
Karnataka News Live Updates: Governor accepts Siddaramaiah’s resignation; Cabinet dissolved with immediate effect
The day after former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stepped down from the CM's post, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday accepted his resignation and dissolved the Council of Ministers headed by him with “immediate effect”.
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