Karnataka CM Race LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Congress yet to take a call on Karnataka CM post

Updated on: May 18, 2023, 12.12 AM IST

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.

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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.

 

Latest Updates

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  • 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."

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  • 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.

     

  • 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.

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  • 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. 

      

  • 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. 

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