Karnataka Politics highlights: BJP should think why they lost the election, says Congress leader Priyank Kharge

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Bhupesh Baghel arrives in Bengaluru to attend Siddaramaiah's swearing-in ceremony

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar reach 10 Janpath to meet Rahul Gandhi.

BJP should think why they lost the election: Priyank Kharge

CM-elect and Deputy CM-elect in Delhi to finalise council of ministers: Priyank Kharge

Siddaramaiah arrives at residence of Congress party general secretary KC Venugopal

Decision on implementation of guarantee schemes soon after oath taking ceremony: DK Shivakumar

Soon after oath taking ceremony tomorrow, there will be first cabinet meeting. In the meeting, we will take a decision on implementation of guarantee schemes, says D K Shivakumar

Have come to invite our leaders personally, cabinet formation talks later, says DKS

Karnataka Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar says, "We have come to invite our leaders for tomorrow...They had come & given their sweat & proper directions. So, I wanted to invite them personally. Later, we are discussing the cabinet formation."

Congress has not invited KCR, Kejriwal, Mayawati for swearing-in ceremony

Congress has not invited K Chandrasekhar Rao (BRS), Arvind Kejriwal (AAP), Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy (YSR Cong), Mayawati (BSP) and Naveen Patnaik (BJD) for Siddaramaiah's swearing-in ceremony. Other Opposition leaders invited, according to sources.

'Congress means the inclusion of every caste, religion & community'

"Congress means the inclusion of every caste, religion & community. When Congress comes to power we need not ask, Congress will give equal representation to every community - not only to the leaders but also to people of that community...So, I don't think this is much of an issue," said Karnataka Congress leader UT Khader on demands arising from various communities for their leaders to be included in the cabinet. (ANI)

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar arrive in Delhi for cabinet formation talks

NCP MP Supriya Sule congratulates Congress for landslide victory in K'taka polls

NCP MP Supriya Sule says, "I take this opportunity to congratulate Congress who worked exceptionally hard in this election...Everything in politics isn't about just winning an election, but serving the people & making sure that you do the right thing."

Mamata to not attend swearing-in ceremony

The Karnataka Chief Minister-designate Siddaramaiah and his other colleagues called to personally invite Trinamool Congress supremo and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for the swearing-in cermony tomorrow.

Mamata conveyed her best wishes and designated Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Trinamool's Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha, to attend the ceremony.

Should forget our individual aspirations, says G Parameshwara

'Some sacrifice required' says Cong's G Parameshwara, a day after cautioning party over Deputy CM post

"That is always there. Somebody will demand something, but that doesn't mean that it happens. That is why I said, some amount of sacrifice is required. So, it's okay. No problem," says Karnataka Congress MLA G Parameshwara, on Dalit community's demand for him to be given the Deputy CM post.

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar to fly to Delhi shortly for Cabinet formation talks

DK Shivakumar inspects prep for swearing-in ceremony tomorrow

G Parameshwara arrives at Siddaramaiah's Bengaluru residence

DKS says he has invited many leaders for swearing-in ceremony tomorrow

"...Why not? I would have been much happier if I got 50 seats," says Karnataka Congress MLA and a Lingayat leader, MB Patil when asked about the "tussle" arising out of Lingayat and Dalit communities' demand for Deputy CM posts for G Parameshwara and him amid the thumping victory of the party in Karnataka Elections.

"No, it is a decision of the high command to make DK Shivakumar the only Deputy CM. So, I don't think other things will rise," says Karnataka Congress MLA & former state minister, TB Jayachandra, on reports of MB Patil and G Parameshwara being upset over being denied Deputy CM posts.

On Lingayat community's deputy CM demand in Karnataka, Congress's MB Patil says party will 'take care' of it

When asked about the Lingayat community's demand for a Karnataka Deputy CM post for him, Congress MLA MB Patil said, "...Lingayats contesting on BJP tickets have been rejected. So, naturally, when we have come towards Congress, the expectations are high. They want a due share. I am confident that our party will take care of it." (ANI)

Supporters of Siddaramaiah seen outside his Bengaluru residence

Tight security measures in Bengaluru for VVIPs ahead of swearing-in ceremony

In preparation for the highly anticipated swearing-in ceremony of the new government at Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, the city is abuzz with rigorous security arrangements and bandobast for the arrival of distinguished VVIPs.

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Over a dozen ministers likely in first Siddaramaiah 2.0 Cabinet

Up to 15 or more Congress lawmakers are likely to be sworn-in as ministers in the new Siddaramaiah-led government, but choosing them will be challenging with senior leader G Parameshwara warning the party of repercussions if Dalits are neglected.

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Karnataka Governor to swear in Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar tomorrow in mega-event