Everybody knows what has happened so far, says Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh arrives at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi
'Will try to go to Delhi tomorrow...party high command will take a call, says DKS
Senior Congress leader Subodh Kant Sahay reaches Hotel ITC Maurya in Delhi to meet Siddaramaiah
Only can become the K'taka CM, let's see what is the opinion of the members of CLP": Syed Naseer Hussain, Congress MP
Both led this fight from the front, both did their best to strengthen the party...but only can become the Karnataka CM, let's see what is the opinion of the members of CLP": Syed Naseer Hussain, Congress MP
There are 135 Cong MLAs. I don't have any MLAs. Have left decision to party high command, says DKS
I've stomach infection and will not be travelling to Delhi, says DK Shivakumar
Sushil Shinde, Cong central observer for Karnataka reaches Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi
Assured Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Kharge that my only aim is to deliver K'taka, says DKS
'I believe in one thing – a single man with courage makes a majority', says DKS
“I believe in one thing – a single man with courage makes a majority. I’ve proved it. I don’t want to disclose what all has happened in the last five years. I’ll disclose it in future,” says Congress leader DK Shivakumar.
'Cong central leadership has called me and Siddaramaiah to Delhi', says D K Shivakumar
BJP will face Karnataka like defeat in other states: NCP
Couple of days after BJP’s defeat in Karnataka, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP on Monday said that the saffron party would meet the same fate in other states.
“Karnataka has outrightly rejected BJP which has faced a huge embarrassment by losing almost 50 % of its seats in the Assembly elections,” NCP chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase said.
“The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) whocampaigned extensively seems to have cut no ice with the electorate and this should be interpreted as the falling image of the Prime Minister,” he said.
DK Shivakumar will head to New Delhi later today
“I won’t talk about anybody’s numbers. Congress won 135 seats under my presidency,” D K Shivakumar underlined.
Siddaramaiah arrives in Delhi to meet top leaders of Congress
Congress leader Siddaramaiah arrives in Delhi to meet the top leadership of the party as Congress engages in the process of picking the next Karnataka CM
Bommai meets RSS leaders in Bengaluru
After BJP's defeat in assembly elections, outgoing Karnataka chief minister Bommai meets RSS leaders in Bengaluru, holds discussions on poll outcome, organising party for future
We have spoken to all the MLAs,” says Congress observer Bhanwar Jitendra Singh on the new CM of Karnataka
We have spoken to all the MLAs. We will submit our report to the Congress president,” says Congress observer Bhanwar Jitendra Singh on the new CM of Karnataka.
Cong's victory in Karnataka Assembly polls is best birthday gift possible for me, says DKS
"My life is dedicated to serving the people of Karnataka", said Shivakumar, an eight-time MLA who celebrated his 62nd birthday on Monday.
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Karnataka CM race: SWOT analysis of Siddaramaiah and DKS
After the Congress's emphatic 135-seat win in the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls, the focus has now shifted to the all-important question, "who will be the Chief Minister."
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AICC observers to submit report on next CM to Mallikarjun Kharge by tonight, says Surjewala
AICC observers arrive in Delhi
All eyes on Cong top brass as Karnataka awaits new CM
With Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar both staking claim to the top post, they are lobbying hard for it with supporters of each one raising the pitch in support of their leader
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Siddaramaiah leaves for Delhi from his Bengaluru residence
Cannot divulge into revealing our report, says Sushil Kumar Shinde
"Our report (based on feedback received at the Congress Legislaure Party meeting) is secret, which we can't divulge. Only our party president Mallikarjun Kharge can reveal it," saysSushil Kumar Shinde (PTI)
Mallikarjun Kharge summoned by Punjab court over Bajrang Dal remark
A court in Punjab hassummonedCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in a Rs 100-croredefamation case filed by the founder of Hindu Suraksha ParishadHitesh Bhardwaj, reported ANI.
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Party high command to take account of the consensus decision over next CM: Ajay Kumar
Cong supporter puts his faith on party high command over next CM
Amid suspense over the next Karnataka CM, a Congress supporter says,DK Shivakumar & Siddaramaiah are popular. They both have worked hard, whatever high command will decide will be good. (ANI)
Secret ballot was conducted and single-line resolution was passed, says BK Hariprasad
DKS meets party general secretary Sushil Kumar Shinde and other leader
The party high command will take the call on who will be Karnataka's CM: DKS
Congress leader Siddaramaiah, a CM aspirant, will head to New Delhi today for talks with the high command
The Karnataka CLP meet yesterday (May 14) had decided to let AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge deliberate upon who is to become the state's chief minister.
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Karnataka Assembly Elections: Congress files complaint over Jayanagar results
Congress argued that the observers pushed for the counting of nearly 200 rejected postal ballots, which turned the tide in the BJP's favour.
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Congress victory holds many important lessons
The victory gives much confidence to the party at a time when it was seen as lacking in the will and the wherewithal to overcome its rivals. With 135 MLAs, it can also be confident that its government will be secure and immune to disruption.
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'Personal loss but not of ideology': C T Ravi on Karnataka Assembly Results
He said the party will introspect in the coming days and rectify their mistakes. "Our efforts to build a Suvarna Karnataka will continue," Ravi said.
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Karnataka: Youngsters wait for a toehold as seniors stay put in Assembly
While the number of elected women has gone up from eight to 10 in this Assembly, a historical view shows that Karnataka still has a long way to go.
Will Bommai become Leader of Opposition in Karnataka?
The BJP Legislature Party meeting scheduled early this week is expected to choose the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly where the saffron party will have 66 members. Read more
Report to be submitted to Cong president on decision of Karnataka CM: AICC observer
Resolution sent to Cong high command on CM issue: DKS
AICC observers to today return to Delhi from Karnataka today
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Siddaramaiah should be the CM as he eradicated poverty from Karnataka, says supporter
KPCC chief DKS not sure of his Delhi visit today
"Still haven't decided whether to go or not," says KPCC chief DK Shivakumar when asked about his visit to Delhi today (ANI)
DKS arrives at Shangri-la Hotel in Bengaluru to meet party MLAs
DKS meets his supporters gathered outside his Bengaluru residence on his birthday
Posters with birthday wishes for KPCC chief DK Shivakumar put up outside his residence in Bengaluru
Cong's victory in Karnataka has showed path to opposition to defeat BJP, says Sharad Pawar
We have got a message from Karnataka. The state has shown a path to the opposition. If a single party like Congress in Karnataka can show their power against BJP then in other states like-minded parties should come together and defeat BJP: NCP chief Sharad Pawar (ANI)
135 MLAs unanimously approved resolution of President choosing Karnataka CM: Surjewala
Party observers will take Karnataka MLAs' opinion, high command will decide on CM: Kharge
Congress National President MallikarjunKharge on Sunday said the party high command will take a decision on who will be next Chief Minister of the state. Read More