New Delhi, May 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka has convened a meeting on Saturday amid ongoing political developments following Siddaramaiah's resignation as Chief Minister. The meeting has been convened to elect a new leader of the Congress Legislature Party who is expected to become the party’s choice for the Chief Minister’s post. The CLP meeting will begin at 4 P.M. at the Conference Hall of Vidhana Soudha. Siddaramaiah, who is currently the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party, will preside over the meeting. Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, D.K.

Bengaluru, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the resignation of Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister, Karnataka Minister H.K. Patil on Friday said that D.K. Shivakumar is set to become the next Chief Minister and will likely take oath within the next two days. Speaking to IANS, Patil said, “Shivakumar is already the Chief Minister-designate. Yesterday, when former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his thoughts and spoke about the discussions held in Delhi, he clearly stated that he had been advised to resign and that Shivakumar should be made the next Chief Minister. From that moment itself, it became clear that Shivakumar would be our next Chief Minister.”

Bengaluru, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President and former Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Friday paid glowing tribute to former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following his resignation from the top post, describing his political journey as a symbol of resilience, perseverance and commitment to social justice. The remarks have assumed significance as Shivakumar is a strong contender for the Chief Minister's post and the leadership tussle between Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah for a long period threatened to dent the image of the party. In a statement, Shivakumar said Siddaramaiah’s rise from a humble village in Mysuru district to the office of the Chief Minister reflected how opportunities, when combined with dedication and hard work, could shape a remarkable political life.

Bengaluru, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and swift political developments in the state, AICC General Secretary (Organisation) and Member of Parliament K.C. Venugopal on Friday said Congress has always placed the party and people above positions of power. In a post on social media platform X, Venugopal stated, “Party above self, people above power - because for Congress, the party is our family and the people are the purpose.” His remarks came following Siddaramaiah's resignation as Chief Minister, which was subsequently accepted by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.

Bengaluru, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid intense speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar met over breakfast at the former's official residence 'Kaveri' in Bengaluru on Thursday. Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, who is considered a strong contender for the Chief Minister’s post, arrived at the residence along with several cabinet ministers and senior Congress leaders close to Siddaramaiah. The meeting has attracted major political attention as rumours surrounding Siddaramaiah’s possible resignation continue to dominate Karnataka politics. In a significant political gesture, Shivakumar received a warm welcome from Siddaramaiah upon his arrival at the residence.

Bengaluru, Nov 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP on Friday mocked the Congress-led government in Karnataka over the alleged leadership crisis in the state and dared Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to confirm that Siddaramaiah will continue as the state Chief Minister for the full term. Addressing a press conference at the party office, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R.

Bengaluru, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In-Charge of BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, Amit Malviya, on Monday slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for trying to “slap” a police officer during a Congress rally, saying that the state police is not the CM’s “private militia”. “The Karnataka Police is a professional force, not Siddaramaiah’s private militia. How dare he raise his hand to slap a cop in uniform?

New Delhi, Feb 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lokayukta probe into the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, which involves Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife, and others, has raised serious questions about the investigation's integrity. The Lokayukta's report, available with IANS, discloses that only Siddaramaiah was asked only 30 questions before the probe was abruptly closed with the filing of a "B report".