Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Congress leader Siddaramaiah arrives at Delhi airport

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | D K Shivakumar emerges as front-runner to replace Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister

The Congress high command has asked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down, with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar emerging as the clear front-runner to succeed him, party sources said.

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Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah ‘shell-shocked’ as Congress high command seeks his resignation

Siddaramaiah was reportedly shell-shocked after top Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, asked him to step down as chief minister of Karnataka, sources said on Tuesday.

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Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Congress leaders stay tight-lipped ahead of CM Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar breakfast meet

Amid the ongoing Karnataka leadership tussle, state's Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday said that "nothing has been officially communicated yet" and the decision on possible CM change will be clear only after Siddaramaiah speaks.

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Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Only CM will inform us: K H Muniyappa

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | CM Siddaramaiah seeks time to meet Guv Gehlot on Thursday

Amid intense speculations of a change of guard in the state in the next two days, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought time from Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for an appointment on May 28, sources in the CMO said on Wednesday.

Speculations are rife that Siddaramaiah would resign on Thursday paving way for his deputy D K Shivakumar to become the next CM of Karnataka.

"Yes, he has sought time to meet the Governor tomorrow," a highly placed source close to the chief minister told PTI.

According to sources in the Congress, Siddaramaiah may tender his resignation to Gehlot.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah to host breakfast for cabinet colleagues on May 28, to break suspense on leadership change

Apparently asked to make way for his deputy DK Shivakumar's elevation in lines with a 2023 "rotational formula", Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to host his cabinet colleagues for breakfast on Thursday, and may also call on the Governor with his resignation.

Keeping up the suspense, the 77 year-old veteran leader refused to comment on the raging speculations on Wednesday and said he would comment on the matter a day later.

(PTI)

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | If Rahul removes OBC leader, it will prove he is not for OBCs: Bommai amid Siddaramaiah resignation buzz

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Possible change of guard proves Congress govt failed in Karnataka: BJP

Amid speculation of leadership change in Karnataka, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday claimed that the Congress high command's possible "decision" was to replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after concluding that the state government had "failed" to provide good governance during the last three years.

He also predicted mid-term Assembly elections in the state irrespective of who becomes the next chief minister.

"The Congress high command has today acknowledged that the party government led by Siddaramaiah has failed to provide good governance during the last three years, and has therefore decided to change the chief minister," he told reporters here in Shivamogga.

After marathon meetings in Delhi yesterday, a decision has finally been taken that Siddaramaiah should resign, he claimed.

Vijayendra said the issue was not about who would become the next CM, but about the condition of the state administration.

"We have reached a stage where everyone has to think about the direction in which the state is heading. Due to internal conflicts, the administration had completely collapsed," he charged.

Referring to alleged irregularities, he said there had been scandals such as the Valmiki Development Corporation scam and the MUDA site allotment scam during the tenure of the incumbent Congress government. (PTI)

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | No dissidence in Congress: Dinesh Gundu Rao

On Karnataka CM tussle row, Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, “Tomorrow the CM has called all the ministers for a meeting to brief about what happened in Delhi. Once we come to know what discussions were held, we will be going by whatever the high command has said. Whatever the party does, we consider everyone’s opinion. There is no dissidence or difference in the Congress, all of us have been working together. There has been no problem in governance or implementation of programs. Karnataka is successful, we are among the leading states in the country. This is a party issue, and the party will take a suitable decision.” (ANI)

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala arrives in Bengaluru

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | CM Siddaramaiah will reveal tomorrow what was discussed with high command: Satish Jarkiholi

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Congress might lose support of backward classes if Siddaramaiah is removed from CM post: Kuruba organisation leader Ramachandrappa

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | CM has already decided to resign and he may resign tomorrow: Congress MLA RV Deshpande

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Maybe in a day or two, the decisions will be intimated to you as and when we do the changes, says Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'We expressed our concerns, but he remained silent...We may meet again...': Minister HK Patil after meeting Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Fulfilled all promises in three years, asserts CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that his government has fulfilled all the promises made to the people of the state.

As his government completed three years in office on May 20, Siddaramaiah emphasised that the three years of his government achieved the goal of 'Nava Karnataka' (New Karnataka) in three years.

Siddaramaiah's office has been posting messages on 'X' with a hashtag "3YearsOfNavaKarnataka".

"With the blessings of the people of the state, as we complete three meaningful years in power, we dedicate the credit for all the achievements of our government to every Kannadiga," the Chief Minister said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah arrives at Vidhana Soudha

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | AICC Gen Sec Randeep Surjewala requests media not to speculate on leadership in Karnataka

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'No decision taken yet': Randeep Surjewala on Karnataka CM change

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Congress capable of deciding on leadership; we will inform whenever we decide: Surjewala

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | We went to the CM's house. I think CM may give his resignation tomorrow after 3 PM: Cong MLA Ashok M Pattan

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'They've communicated with the CM and DCM': Priyank Kharge on CM change

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah leaves from Vidhana Soudha

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Police detain Siddaramaiah's supporters gathered outside his residence

Amid the Karnataka leadership tussle in the state, supporters of CM Siddaramaiah gathered outside his residence, who were later detained by the police.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | BC Commission submits socio-economic survey report in Siddaramaiah's presence

The Karnataka State BC commission submitted the 'socio-economic and educational survey' report to the state Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday.

Madhusudan R Naik, Chairman of State Commission for Backward Classes handed over the report to Rajneesh.

Speaking to reporters earlier, Naik said the submission of the report has nothing to do with the political development in the state, as it had already decided to submit the report.

(PTI)

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | There are some changes on the cards. We cannot deny it: Karnataka CM's legal advisor

On the Karnataka leadership tussle, Karnataka CM's legal advisor, AS Ponnanna, says, "...There are some changes on the cards. We cannot deny it. We cannot shut our eyes to that. But what transpires, how it transpires, what is going to happen, what is the nature of the change, we have to wait and watch..."

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala arrives at the residence of CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala leaves from the residence of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | KJ George, Minister Byrathi Suresh, arrive at Siddaramaiah’s residence

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah supporters protest amid speculation over Karnataka CM change

Supporters of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gathered outside his official residence on Wednesday, protesting amid intense speculation that he may step down.

Police deployed outside his official residence, Kaveri, whisked away the protesters in buses as they shouted slogans.

One of the supporters, while being taken away in a police van, told reporters that if Siddaramaiah steps down as CM, the Congress will face a huge setback in the state.

(PTI)

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Any development happening in K'taka is according to Congress high command: MLA TB Jayachandra

On the Karnataka leadership tussle, Karnataka Congress MLA TB Jayachandra says, "Any development which is happening in Karnataka is as per the directions of the High Command only. Yesterday, there was a big marathon meeting. A lot of issues have been discussed. Accordingly, they will do it tomorrow... High command's directions will be implemented tomorrow..."

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | DK Shivakumar arrives at his residence in Bengaluru after returning from Delhi

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'We don't know, there was no discussion': MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar on CM change

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Shivakumar set for coronation as Siddaramaiah gets ready to resign

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to step down on Thursday, paving the way for his deputy D K Shivakumar to succeed him, though the sudden turn of events has left the incumbent's supporters with a bitter aftertaste.

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Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | All eyes on breakfast meet as Siddaramaiah likely to resign today

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will host breakfast for Cabinet colleagues.

Speculations of a change of guard have been intense in the wake of the party's top brass having had marathon discussions with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in Delhi on Tuesday, with reports indicating the transition of power is very much likely now.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Karnataka Guv to visit Mumbai, Indore, Ujjain from May 27-28

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Supporters start gathering in front of Shivakumar's house

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Leaders start arriving at Siddaramaiah's residence for breakfast meet

Congress leaders including Priyank Kharge, H K Patil and Ramalinga Reddy arrived at the residence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru for the breakfast meeting called by him.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar arrives at residence of CM Siddaramaiah for breakfast meeting

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Visuals from outside Shivakumar's residence

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Whatever the party decides, we will follow it: Basavaraj Rayareddy

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Parameshwara confirms Siddaramaiah's resignation after breakfast meet

"The Chief Minister has called all the ministers for breakfast and before he resigns, he wants to thank all the ministers for their cooperation. I am not aware whether he (Siddaramaiah) was offered a position in Delhi; it is up to the high command," said Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.

When asked about the possible repercussions on the ground if Siddaramaiah is asked to step down as the CM, Parameshwara said, "Just wait and see."

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | No CM will be able to address the financial crisis in Karnataka: Vijayendra on power shift

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Shivakumkar hugs, touches Siddaramaiah's feet before CM's resignation

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Visuals from breakfast meet at Siddaramaiah's residence

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | CM Siddaramaiah hasn't sought time to meet Guv yet, says Lok Bhavan official

Amid strong speculations that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will tender his resignation to pave the way for the Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to take over the reins of Karnataka, Lok Bhavan officials said on Thursday that the former has not yet sought time to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.

This comes a day after top sources in the chief minister's office on Wednesday said Siddaramaiah has sought time to meet Gehlot today.

Lok Bhavan officials said that Gehlot is in his home town, Indore, in Madhya Pradesh.

When asked whether the chief minister has sought time to meet Gehlot, a top Lok Bhavan official said, "His Excellency is not here. There is no such information. As of now, there is no such message or information".

According to him, once the Governor arrives, Siddaramaiah will have to meet him.

To a question whether the chief minister can hand over the resignation to the Lok Bhavan secretary, the official said Siddaramaiah can do that, if he wishes.

When asked whether it is as valid as handing it over to the Governor, he said, "Yes. Then, when His Excellency arrives, he will confirm it. His Excellency may again ask him (Siddaramaiah) to come and submit it in person, depending on the procedure". (PTI)

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah did not have a period of peaceful governance: Bommai

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Unity is our strength: Karnataka Congress after breakfast meet

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Visuals from Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's official residence Cauvery

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah informs ministers about his decision to step down

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah informed his ministers, at breakfast meeting, about his decision to step down, news agency PTI reported, quoting official sources.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | K J George leaves from the residence of CM Siddaramaiah after breakfast meeting

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'We thanked CM for guiding us all these years: Khandre after breakfast meet

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah to go to Lok Bhavan at 3 pm; D K Shivakumar to be new CM

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah to visit Lok Bhavan at 2.30 pm; presser at 3 pm

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will visit the Lok Bhavan at 2.30 pm on Thursday. Later, he will address a press conference at Home Office Krishna at 3.00 pm, the CM office said.

Siddaramaiah is likely to tender his resignation as the chief minister, making way for D K Shivakumar to take over the post.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah is not going to Rajya Sabha: H K Patil

“Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, said that discussions were held at the high-command level and that the high command had suggested his resignation, which he readily and happily agreed to. He also said that the high command had proposed D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister, and he had agreed to that as well. He told us that it would be a unanimous decision, with no rift, dissent, or differences. D.K. Shivakumar will be the next Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah is not going to the Rajya Sabha; he will be going to Raj Bhavan at 3 o’clock,” Patil said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Why would the CM go to Delhi? asks Dinesh Gundu Rao

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Shivakumar leaves from the residence of CM Siddaramaiah, after breakfast meeting

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | There should have been a Dalit CM: BJP's Narayanaswamy

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Deputy CM DK Shivakumar arrives at his residence

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah's supporters stage protest in Yadgir

Siddaramaiah's supporters staging a protest in Yadgir on Thursday.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar leaves from his residence for CM Siddaramaiah's residence

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Karnataka ministers to accompany Siddaramaiah to Lok Bhavan

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah reaches Lok Bhavan, to submit his resignation shortly

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Supporters of Siddaramaiah agitate outside his residence in Bengaluru

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'Have submitted resignation', Siddaramaiah confirms

"I have submitted my resignation to the Governor's Office. The Governor is not here; he is returning tonight. So, I submitted the resignation to his office," says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'I have followed High Command's orders', says Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah says he had said earlier that he will follow High Command's orders and he resigned because of the order.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'We have an absolute majority', says Siddaramaiah

I am a politician, I believe the Constitution is my 'Dharma', says Siddaramaiah, adding that voters are like Gods to him.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddarmaiah thanks Congress leaders and colleagues for the support

"I got the chance to serve all 7 crore people of Karnataka for two terms as Chief Minister," Siddaramaiah said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah thanks Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjuna Kharge for the opportunity

"I joined the Congress in 2006. Since then, all Congress workers, leaders, presidents, LS and RS memebrs have supported me and provided me opprtunities. I would like to express my gratitude to them," Siddaramaiah said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah makes a farewell speech

"I joined politics by chance. I didn't have any political background. Since entering politics, I believed in the principles of Buddha, Basavanna, B R Ambedkar and Gandhiji. I have immense respect for the Constitution," Siddaramaiah said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'My tenure focused on growing together and social justice,' says Siddaramaiah

"We have seen inequality in society. If inequality has to be abolished, everyone should be given equal opportunity. During my two terms, I focused on ensuring equality for all," Siddaramaiah said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah lists achievements under his tenure

As many as 158 of the 165 promises made in the manifesto fulfilled so far. We also announced five guarantee schemes and implemeted them in the first year of the government's term.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'Many criticised our guarantee schemes, including PM Modi', says Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah says Karnataka is #1 in per capita income and #2 in GDP growth since his government took over.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | According to Fiscal Deficit Act 2002, our fiscal deficit must be under 3%, ours is 2.95%, says Siddaramaiah

Debt should be within 25% of the GSDP, Karnataka's debt is 24.94%, which is less than 25%, says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'We are in revenue deficit because the previous BJP govt had ruined the economy': Siddaramaiah

We have a revenue deficit of Rs 19,000 crore because the Centre did not provide our revenue, Siddaramaiah said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman had announced Rs 5,300 crore for a Upper Bhadra Project, which we never received': Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'We would have been in surplus if Centre had provided with our rightful funds': Siddaramaiah

Purchasing power in the state has gone up because of our guarantee schemes, says Siddaramaiah.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'I have never gone behind money or power, I never wanted property': Siddaramaiah

'Voters are Gods, whenever they gave me the power, I tried to deliver. I have been in politics for almost 50 years. My political career is like an open book,' Siddaramaiah said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah submitted resignation to the governor's office

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | High emotions as Siddaramaiah left Lok Bhavan

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'I joined Congress after meeting Sonia Gandhi': Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah said Mallikarjun Kharge was the state president at the time, while thanking others who joined the party with him.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'I will fight against communal forces, those against Constitution until my last breath': Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah says he has become what he is, including the chief minister, LoP, MLA, deputy chief minister and all the other roles that I have played.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | High Command offered me Rajya Sabha seat but I declined: Siddaramaiah

I don't have interest in national politics, I will continue to serve the people of Karnataka.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddarmaiah declines revealing the next CM of Karnataka

Siddarmaiah says High Command will choose the next leader.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah and other Congress MLAs, puts up a show of strength after concluding the press conference

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | 'I find satisfaction in having worked honestly for opportunity-deprived, exploited, and poor people': Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah leaves for the airport; to meet High Command in Delhi

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | D K Suresh says 'we will wait for party's decision

"We will wait for some more time... Let everyone wait for the party's decision," Congress leader and Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar's brother, DK Suresh said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra takes a jab at Congress High Command

"I don't think Congress high command has the strength to take a quick decision and announce the next Chief Minister," B Y Vijayendra said.

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | D K Shivakumar leaves for the airport from his residence

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | D K Shivakumar arrives at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot arrives at Lok Bhavan

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Special flight carrying Siddaramaiah, Congress leaders lands in Jaipur

Special flight carrying Siddaramaiah, Congress leaders lands in Jaipur instead of Delhi due to bad weather

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Siddaramaiah to meet Rahul Gandhi tomorrow at 9 am

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Sidddaramaiah meets veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot in Jaipur

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar arrives in Delhi

Karnataka CM news LIVE Updates | Congress leader Siddaramaiah arrives at Delhi airport