The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Karnataka meets and elects DK Shivakumar as its new leader, setting up his succession as Chief Minister. Multiple reports say the CLP process follows the acceptance of Siddaramaiah’s resignation and the dissolution of the Council of Ministers by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. The CLP meeting at Vidhan Soudha/Vidhana Soudha is held with attendance instructions for lawmakers, and overseen by senior Congress leadership including AICC general secretaries K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala. Sources cited across outlets report that Siddaramaiah proposes Shivakumar’s name during the meeting, with the proposal seconded as part of the leadership selection process. News outlets also describe the election as unanimous. After being chosen, Shivakumar formally stakes a claim to form the next government. The swearing-in is scheduled for June 3 at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, with reports later noting that 13 ministers, including a Deputy Chief Minister, are expected to take oath alongside him. The Hindu also reports that Shivakumar invites senior political figures to the oath ceremony.
DK Shivakumar elected Congress CLP leader as Karnataka Chief Minister succession nears
The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Karnataka meets and elects DK Shivakumar as its new leader, setting up his succession as Chief Minister. Multiple reports say the CLP process follows the accept...
- DK Shivakumar is elected leader of the Karnataka Congress Legislature Party (CLP).
- The election follows Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s acceptance of Siddaramaiah’s resignation and dissolution of the Council of Ministers.
- Siddaramaiah proposes Shivakumar’s name at the CLP meeting; AICC general secretaries K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala oversee the meeting.
- Shivakumar stakes his claim to form the next Karnataka government after the CLP election.
- Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as Chief Minister on June 3 at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru; reports say 13 ministers will also take oath.
State Congress President D K Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Lok Bhavan here. Shivakumar took the oath in the name of revered seer "Gangadhar Ajja", while holding a copy of the Constitution. Thirteen ministers, including a Deputy CM will take the oath along with Shivakumar. Shivakumar, a 64-year-old Vokkaliga strongman, was elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka on May 30, following Siddaramaiah's resignation as CM on May 28. Shivakumar had served as Deputy Chief Minister under Siddaramaiah. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, outgoing CM Siddaramaiah, AICC General Secretaries K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala, CMs of Congress ruled states, several top Congress leaders, dignitaries, and invitees were present at the swearing-in. Religious leaders from all major communities, incl
2 months agoD. K. Shivakumar to take oath as chief minister of Karnataka on June 3
2 months agoKarnataka Congress is preparing its new government team. DK Shivakumar, the Chief Minister-elect, will meet the high command in Delhi to finalize the first set of ministers. A new state party chief will also be appointed. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday. Cabinet formation will occur in two phases.
2 months agoDK Shivakumar was unanimously elected as the CLP leader in a high-stakes meeting in Vidhan Soudha, after which he staked claim to form the next Karnataka government.
2 months agoA new political chapter begins in Karnataka as DK Shivakumar has been unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), paving the way for him to become the state's 18th Chief Minister. The decision was formalized at a CLP meeting in Bengaluru after outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed Shivakumar's name, which was seconded by senior Congress leader G. Parameshwara and approved unanimously. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
2 months agoDK Shivakumar has been unanimously elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader in Karnataka and has formally staked his claim to form the government. He will be sworn in as Chief Minister on June 3rd. The decision followed a CLP meeting where Siddaramaiah's name was proposed and seconded. Shivakumar expressed his commitment to serving the state with dedication.
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