Karnataka Politics Live: All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha demands a Lingayat CM

Karnataka still awaits the announcement on its new CM, the Congress has been unable to announce the decision today. The party high command in Delhi held several meetings to pick of the CM contenders -- Siddaramaiah or D K Shivakumar, who are both in the national capital. It is expected that Sonia Gandhi and Kharge will take a call on CM post after discussions with both leaders and taking into consideration the report by AICC observers. Track highlights on Karnataka election results and more only on DH!

If Cong high command gives me the responsibility of CM post, will definitely fulfil it, says G Parameshwara

If the Congress high command gives me the responsibility of the CM post, I will definitely fulfil it. They know everything about me and my work. I don't want to lobby: Dr G Parameshwara, Congress leader and former Karnataka Deputy CM on government formation in Karnataka

Hectic consultations prove ineffective as Congress fails to choose K'taka CM for second day

The Congress could not announce a name for Karnataka Chief Minister for the second day despite hectic consultations on Tuesday within top party leadership as well as meetings party chief Mallikarjun Kharge had with aspirants Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar.

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Congress leader Siddaramaiah leaves from the residence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Delhi

All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha demands a Lingayat should be made CM

No final decision yet on the CM post in Karnataka

No final decision yet on the CM post in Karnataka. Congress President has met all the stakeholders. Now the final decision will be taken by him in consultation with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. The announcement can be delayed until tomorrow and announcement can be made in Bengaluru itself

Congress leader Siddaramaiah leaves from a private hotel in Delhi

Karnataka CM tussle: DKS meets Kharge at his residence

Both the leaders (DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah) are important: Congress leader KH Muniyappa

Both the leaders (DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah) are important and none of them can be left behind. It is for the AICC to decide what kind of arrangement they make for them,” says Congress leader KH Muniyappa on new Karnataka CM.

DKS reaches Kharge's residence amid CM suspense

DKS reaches Kharge's residence amid CM suspense. Both DK Shivakumar and Siddaramiah are in Delhi.

AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal arrives at Rahul Gandhi’s residence in Delhi

'Congress party like my mother', DKS junks speculations around his resignation

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar junks media speculation that he will resign if he is not given the CM post. "Some news channels...they're reporting that I'll resign. It's all bulls**t. The party is like my mother. The high command is there, 135 MLAs are there," Shivakumar said in New Delhi.

'Just because we won K'taka & Himachal does not mean that our questions on EVMs do not remain,' says Pawan Khera

Suspense on next CM to hopefully break by today evening, says Cong observer

Even as the Congress seems to be working hard to solve the Karnataka CM dilemma, in Tumakuru, supporters of Congress leader G Parameshwara are demanding a CM post for him.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has left from the residence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge.

DK Shivakumar arrives at the office of his brother DK Suresh

DKS arrives in Delhi to meet the party high command

Bengaluru: Inadequate efforts to engage migrants contribute to low voter turnout

Urban mobility expert Ashwin Mahesh said the onus lies with the Election Commission (EC) to fix its systems and promote voter participation

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Rahul Gandhi reaches Kharge's residence as Congress huddles to solve CM dilemma

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Newly elected Karnataka Congress MLAs arrive at Kharge's residence

Karnataka election results instill faith in Congress, shows a clear path ahead

Karnataka has only confirmed that the Congress has the willingness to shed its past, it is trying to get out of the old mindset, and is ready to experiment with new ideas.Still, it is too early to predict how soon it will crystallise into a winning model at the national level. However, one thing is sure, it now has clarity about its future path.

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Sonia Gandhi and Kharge to take a call on CM post after a discussion with D K Shivakumar: DK Suresh

BJP disgraceful when it loses, factories manufacturing hate hyperactive: Congress

The strong criticism of the Congress came on Monday after the BJP attacked it citing the comments of Karnataka Waqf Board chief Shafi Sadi.

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Winning 20 seats in Lok Sabha polls is our next challenge, says DKS

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DKS speaks to the media before leaving for Delhi

Cong observers to meet Kharge again today: Report

Won't backstab or blackmail, says D K Shivakumar before leaving for Delhi amid suspense over CM post

Congress general secretary has asked me to come alone, says DKS

Congress general secretary has asked me to come alone, I'm going to Delhi alone. My health is good: Karnataka PCC chief D K Shivakumar (PTI)

DKS leaves for airport; visuals from outside his Bengaluru residence

Amid lobbying, Cabinet conundrum awaits Congress government

While the Congress is swedging to choose a chief minister, the party is under immense pressure from lawmakers and socio-religious groups who have started demanding Cabinet positions.
With 37 Lingayat MLAs, there is pressure on the Congress to provide adequate representation to the community in the Cabinet.

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DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh reacts as he arrives at Kharge's residence

I have met the AICC chief. Whenever I come to Delhi I meet him, today also we met. Our AICC General Secretary will brief you on other issues: Congress Karnataka President DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh on arrival at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi (ANI)

Siddaramaiah prefers being silent post AICC meet in Delhi

Karnataka CM suspense: Siddaramaiah remains tightlipped after meeting AICC leadership in Delhi (ANI)

No decision has been taken yet: Surjewala on K'taka CM tussle