Siddaramaiah to be the next Chief Minister of Karnataka
According to sources, Siddaramaiah would be Karnataka's next chief minister, with DK Shivakumar as his deputy. The decision was reached by the Congress party, with both leaders agreeing to a rotational arrangement. Siddaramaiah will be the chief minister for the next 2.5 years, following which Shivakumar will take over.
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Next Chief Minister of Karnataka: Key Points
• Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge worked late into the night to break the political gridlock in Karnataka and reach an agreement on government formation.
• Siddaramaiah, a popular leader, joined the Congress party in 2006 after being expelled from former Prime Minister Deve Gowda’s JD(S).
• In contrast, DK Shivakumar, an eight-time MLA from Kanakapura, is well-known for his substantial riches and strong political support.
• The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to occur in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
• The Congress party has organized a Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting in Bengaluru on Thursday at 7 pm.
• Earlier, Randeep Surjewala, who is in charge of Congress in Karnataka, stated that an announcement regarding the next chief minister of Karnataka will be made either yesterday or today, and a new cabinet will be formed within 72 hours.
In the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023, Congress has achieved a significant victory after a span of 34 years. According to the Election Commission’s data, the party secured 136 seats, surpassing the halfway mark of 113, along with a substantial vote share.
