The Congress leadership games between Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar kicked into high gear. The development unfolded after the CM hinted at a cabinet reshuffle in recent months, and after several days, Shivakumar shared a cryptic message on social media, saying "word power is world power".&nbsp;Ever since Congress came into power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years. And the speculation over the above understanding has intensified in recent months after Siddaramaiah indicated his decision on cabinet reshuffle, while insisting he would continue in office, and as supporters of the deputy chief minister pushed for his elevation both in Karnataka and Delhi.&nbsp;Amid the visible friction, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar posted an image on X with the caption, “Keeping one's word is the greatest strength in the world!” The image further read, “Word power is world power…The biggest force in the world was to keep one's word. Be it a judge, president or anyone else, including myself, everyone has to walk the talk. Word power is World power.”

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<h3>Kharge to convene meeting with senior Congress leaders</h3>In response, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday stated that he would convene in New Delhi with senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar to address the escalating leadership issue in Karnataka.&nbsp;He said the discussions will help chart the path ahead and end the “confusion” surrounding the issue. When questioned about the Karnataka CM and his deputy will be called to Delhi, he responded, "we should certainly call them and discuss. We will call them, discuss with them and settle the issue."&nbsp;"I will call everyone and discuss. Rahul Gandhi will be part of it, also other members including CM and Deputy CM. After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made," news agency PTI quoted Kharge as saying.&nbsp;Following the remark of the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Shivakumar said on Thursday, "For us party is more important that everything. I am not claiming anything right now. We will all work together in the best interest of the party. Success of our party is more important than individual things."

Ever since Congress came into power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years. 

The Congress leadership games between Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar kicked into high gear. The development unfolded after the CM hinted at a cabinet reshuffle in recent months, and after several days, Shivakumar shared a cryptic message on social media, saying "word power is world power". Ever since Congress came into power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years. And the speculation over the above understanding has intensified in recent months after Siddaramaiah indicated his decision on cabinet reshuffle, while insisting he would continue in office, and as supporters of the deputy chief minister pushed for his elevation both in Karnataka and Delhi. Amid the visible friction, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar posted an image on X with the caption, “Keeping one's word is the greatest strength in the world!” The image further read, “Word power is world power…The biggest force in the world was to keep one's word. Be it a judge, president or anyone else, including myself, everyone has to walk the talk. Word power is World power.”

Ever since Congress came to power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years.&nbsp;

'Word power is world power': DK Shivakumar cryptic post hints at 'power tussle' in Karnataka — What's happening?

Karnataka faces a political tug of war as parties vie for the Chief Minister’s post following recent elections. Key leaders are negotiating alliances and support to form the next government.

India: Tug of War for Chief Minister's Post in Karnataka

Veteran Congress leader&nbsp;Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D K Shivakumar were sworn in as Karnataka's new Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday (May 20)&nbsp;at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium. G Parameshwara, K H Muniyappa, K J George, M B Patil, Satish Jarkiholi, Priyank Kharge, Ramalinga Reddy, and B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan are among the Congress MLAs who have been sworn in as Ministers in Siddaramaiah's Cabinet.

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The swearing-in ceremony&nbsp;was attended by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and numerous Opposition party leaders, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, NCP leader Sharad Pawar, and Former J&amp;K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, as per ANI reports.

This follows days of heated discussions in which the Congress chose Siddaramaiah as chief minister and Shivakumar as his deputy. While Siddaramaiah, 75, is a backward-class politician with over five decades of political experience and is regarded as one of the state's three remaining mass leaders, KPCC president DK Shivakumar, who is from the Vokkaliga group, is regarded as the architect of the triumph in Karnataka.

<h2>Congress's victory in Karnataka</h2>

After a 10-year absence, the Congress returned to power in Karnataka on its own strength on May 13, with victories or leads in 137 of 224 seats.

The party has received an overwhelming mandate from the voters. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has borne the price for "various failures." The regional party, the Janata Dal (Secular), has once again demonstrated that it is not a force to be reckoned with throughout the state.

Karnataka was the BJP's lone southern state. The state upheld its tradition of not re-electing a political party.

There might be a variety of reasons why an election is won or lost. However, some elements become apparent. For example, the ruling BJP is still a party that needs to spread across the state. The Congress, on the other hand, is thoroughly anchored in each district.

A swing of 2-5 percentage points is enough for the Congress to prevail over the BJP. Unlike the BJP, the Congress state leaders accepted the responsibility of guiding the party to the polls, reported Moneycontrol.&nbsp;

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DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee head, and former chief minister Siddaramaiah positioned the party brilliantly in front of the people. There was no let-up in their efforts to portray the ruling BJP as corrupt. Efforts began with the PayCM campaign months ago. The Congress didn't simply depend on its own strategy; it also enlisted the help of political organisations to boost its campaign.

Unlike the BJP, the Congress placed a high value on its senior Karnataka leadership. This has also contributed to the party's good mood today. The vote share of Congress has surpassed 40 per cent, a recent high. Surprisingly, the traditional Vokkaliga belt, primarily Mandya and Hassan, supported the Congress as well. The Congress has also received a lot of support over the years.

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Additionally, the corruption accusations levelled against the Basavaraj Bommai administration harmed the BJP's image. BJP state officials, including ministers, were unable to trumpet their accomplishments or explain to the public how the Narendra Modi-led administration at the Centre has benefited the people of Karnataka.

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Veteran Congress leader Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D K Shivakumar were sworn in as Karnataka's new Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday (May 20) at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

Veteran Congress leader Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D K Shivakumar were sworn in as Karnataka's new Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday (May 20) at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium. G Parameshwara, K H Muniyappa, K J George, M B Patil, Satish Jarkiholi, Priyank Kharge, Ramalinga Reddy, and B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan are among the Congress MLAs who have been sworn in as Ministers in Siddaramaiah's Cabinet. #WATCH | Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/S90btY2N6z — ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2023 × The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and numerous Opposition party leaders, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, NCP leader Sharad Pawar, and Former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, as per ANI reports. This follows days of heated discussions in which the Congress chose Siddaramaiah as chief minister and Shivakumar as his deputy. While Siddaramaiah, 75, is a backward-class politician with over five decades of political experience and is regarded as one of the state's three remaining mass leaders, KPCC president DK Shivakumar, who is from the Vokkaliga group, is regarded as the architect of the triumph in Karnataka. Congress's victory in Karnataka After a 10-year absence, the Congress returned to power in Karnataka on its own strength on May 13, with victories or leads in 137 of 224 seats. The party has received an overwhelming mandate from the voters. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has borne the price for "various failures." The regional party, the Janata Dal (Secular), has once again demonstrated that it is not a force to be reckoned with throughout the state. Karnataka was the BJP's lone southern state. The state upheld its tradition of not re-electing a political party. There might be a variety of reasons why an election is won or lost. However, some elements become apparent. For example, the ruling BJP is still a party that needs to spread across the state. The Congress, on the other hand, is thoroughly anchored in each district. A swing of 2-5 percentage points is enough for the Congress to prevail over the BJP. Unlike the BJP, the Congress state leaders accepted the responsibility of guiding the party to the polls, reported Moneycontrol. ALSO READ | Delhi’s ‘biggest cyber fraud’: Doctor duped of Rs 4.5 crore ($548K) via Skype calls DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee head, and former chief minister Siddaramaiah positioned the party brilliantly in front of the people. There was no let-up in their efforts to portray the ruling BJP as corrupt. Efforts began with the PayCM campaign months ago. The Congress didn't simply depend on its own strategy; it also enlisted the help of political organisations to boost its campaign. Unlike the BJP, the Congress placed a high value on its senior Karnataka leadership. This has also contributed to the party's good mood today. The vote share of Congress has surpassed 40 per cent, a recent high. Surprisingly, the traditional Vokkaliga belt, primarily Mandya and Hassan, supported the Congress as well. The Congress has also received a lot of support over the years. ALSO WATCH | G7 Hiroshima Meet 2023 | Modi Tells Zelenksy: Ongoing war a challenge for the whole world Additionally, the corruption accusations levelled against the Basavaraj Bommai administration harmed the BJP's image. BJP state officials, including ministers, were unable to trumpet their accomplishments or explain to the public how the Narendra Modi-led administration at the Centre has benefited the people of Karnataka. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Congress leader Siddaramaiah takes oath as Karnataka’s new CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy

After claiming victory in Indian state of Karnataka, the suspense over who will be the next Chief Minister of Karnataka is still not over. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) members remain divided over the former Chief Minister Siddaramiah and current Congress State President DK Shivakumar.

DK Shivakumar vs Siddaramiah: Who will be next Karnataka Chief Minister?

After days of deliberation and contemplation, Karnataka’s newly elected government has finally chosen their Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah. Congress party chief in Karnataka DK Shivakumar will be the deputy Chief Minister. The party reached a consensus for government formation shortly after midnight. The swearing-in ceremony of the two leaders will take place in Bengaluru on May 20.&nbsp;

Siddaramaiah, the former chief minister had been camping in the national capital since Monday. The two leaders, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar discussed various issues related to Karnataka government formation in a meeting lasting over an hour. Siddaramaiah then travelled to party general KC Venugopal’s residence for another meeting.&nbsp;

<h2>Siddaramaiah: New CM of Karnataka&nbsp;</h2>

Siddaramaiah was born in 1948 into a poor farming community in a remote village of Mysore district. He graduated from Mysore University with a B.Sc. degree and later studied law at the same institution. He also pursued law as a profession for some time.&nbsp;

He began his political career in 1983 after contesting the election on a Bharatiya Lok Dal ticket from the Chamundeshwari constituency and entering the 7th Karnataka Legislative Assembly. He won five times from this constituency and faced three defeats.&nbsp;

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Siddaramaiah was the first Chairman of the Kannada Watchdog Committee (Kannada Kavalu Samiti), which was set up to supervise the implementation of Kannada as an official language. He strived for the enrichment of the Kannada language and culture of the State. He later became the Minister of State for Sericulture and was instrumental in the all-around development of the Sericulture Department and Silk Industry in the State.&nbsp;

In 1992, Siddaramaiah was appointed as the secretary general of Janata Dal. In 1994, he became the minister for finance in the Janata Dal government headed by Deve Gowda and later served as the deputy chief minister in 1996. However, he was sacked from the Cabinet in 1999 because of a split between him and the party. He later joined Janata Dal (Secular).

He was again appointed as the deputy chief minister when the Congress and JD(S) formed a coalition government in 2004. In 2005, he was expelled from the JD(S) after differences with HD Deve Gowda. A year later, he joined the Congress party.

In 2008, following the delimitation, Varuna became a constituency and Siddaramaiah represented it till he vacated the seat for his son in the 2018 polls and went back to his old constituency of Chamundeshwari.&nbsp;

He served five successful years as the CM of Karnataka from 2013 to 2018. He became the first Karnataka CM to serve full five years term in 40 years, and the second in the history of the southern state after Devaraj Urs. He also holds the record of presenting the state budget 13 times as a finance minister in Karnataka.&nbsp;

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Siddaramaiah married Parvathi and has two sons. His elder son, Rakesh, died in 2016 due to multiple organ failure at 38. His surviving son, Yathindra, contested the 2018 Legislative Assembly elections and won from the seat of Varuna in Mysore, formerly his father’s seat, by over 45,000 votes.&nbsp;

Siddaramaiah once states that he is an atheist though he has more recently clarified his public stance on the subject, "Word has spread that I am an atheist, who I am not. I am spiritual, I have participated in festivities as a child. I have visited some of the popular pilgrimage centres. But I am definitely against superstition, as I view everything from a scientific point of view.”

<h2>What DK Shivakumar said about Siddaramaiah’s CM appointment?</h2>

Many sources say that DK Shivakumar’s acceptance of Siddramaiah’s CM role had a big push from Sonia Gandhi. On Sonia Gandhi’s demand, Shivakumar agreed to his appointment as the deputy CM and made the “sacrifice” in the interest of the party.&nbsp;

DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh said the arrangement offered by the Congress leadership has been in the interest of Karnataka, but it has not left them happy.

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"This decision has been taken in the interest of Karnataka and the party... My brother wanted to become Chief Minister, but he didn't become. We are not too happy with this decision," he told NDTV.

Both Mr Siddaramaiah and Mr Shivakumar met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Party General Secretary KC Venugopal yesterday, presenting their cases as contenders for the Chief Minister post.&nbsp;

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After days of deliberation and contemplation, Karnataka’s newly elected government has finally chosen their Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah. Congress party chief in Karnataka DK Shivakumar will be the deputy Chief Minister.

After days of deliberation and contemplation, Karnataka’s newly elected government has finally chosen their Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah. Congress party chief in Karnataka DK Shivakumar will be the deputy Chief Minister. The party reached a consensus for government formation shortly after midnight. The swearing-in ceremony of the two leaders will take place in Bengaluru on May 20. Siddaramaiah, the former chief minister had been camping in the national capital since Monday. The two leaders, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar discussed various issues related to Karnataka government formation in a meeting lasting over an hour. Siddaramaiah then travelled to party general KC Venugopal’s residence for another meeting. Siddaramaiah: New CM of Karnataka Siddaramaiah was born in 1948 into a poor farming community in a remote village of Mysore district. He graduated from Mysore University with a B.Sc. degree and later studied law at the same institution. He also pursued law as a profession for some time. He began his political career in 1983 after contesting the election on a Bharatiya Lok Dal ticket from the Chamundeshwari constituency and entering the 7th Karnataka Legislative Assembly. He won five times from this constituency and faced three defeats. Also Read | Union Cabinet reshuffle: Kiren Rijiju replaced by Arjun Ram Meghwal as Union Law Minister Siddaramaiah was the first Chairman of the Kannada Watchdog Committee (Kannada Kavalu Samiti), which was set up to supervise the implementation of Kannada as an official language. He strived for the enrichment of the Kannada language and culture of the State. He later became the Minister of State for Sericulture and was instrumental in the all-around development of the Sericulture Department and Silk Industry in the State. In 1992, Siddaramaiah was appointed as the secretary general of Janata Dal. In 1994, he became the minister for finance in the Janata Dal government headed by Deve Gowda and later served as the deputy chief minister in 1996. However, he was sacked from the Cabinet in 1999 because of a split between him and the party. He later joined Janata Dal (Secular). He was again appointed as the deputy chief minister when the Congress and JD(S) formed a coalition government in 2004. In 2005, he was expelled from the JD(S) after differences with HD Deve Gowda. A year later, he joined the Congress party. In 2008, following the delimitation, Varuna became a constituency and Siddaramaiah represented it till he vacated the seat for his son in the 2018 polls and went back to his old constituency of Chamundeshwari. He served five successful years as the CM of Karnataka from 2013 to 2018. He became the first Karnataka CM to serve full five years term in 40 years, and the second in the history of the southern state after Devaraj Urs. He also holds the record of presenting the state budget 13 times as a finance minister in Karnataka. Watch | Karnataka Elections 2023: Congress sweeps past majority mark | India × Siddaramaiah married Parvathi and has two sons. His elder son, Rakesh, died in 2016 due to multiple organ failure at 38. His surviving son, Yathindra, contested the 2018 Legislative Assembly elections and won from the seat of Varuna in Mysore, formerly his father’s seat, by over 45,000 votes. Siddaramaiah once states that he is an atheist though he has more recently clarified his public stance on the subject, "Word has spread that I am an atheist, who I am not. I am spiritual, I have participated in festivities as a child. I have visited some of the popular pilgrimage centres. But I am definitely against superstition, as I view everything from a scientific point of view.” What DK Shivakumar said about Siddaramaiah’s CM appointment? Many sources say that DK Shivakumar’s acceptance of Siddramaiah’s CM role had a big push from Sonia Gandhi. On Sonia Gandhi’s demand, Shivakumar agreed to his appointment as the deputy CM and made the “sacrifice” in the interest of the party. DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh said the arrangement offered by the Congress leadership has been in the interest of Karnataka, but it has not left them happy. Also Read | Explained: The case of 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana "This decision has been taken in the interest of Karnataka and the party... My brother wanted to become Chief Minister, but he didn't become. We are not too happy with this decision," he told NDTV. Both Mr Siddaramaiah and Mr Shivakumar met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Party General Secretary KC Venugopal yesterday, presenting their cases as contenders for the Chief Minister post. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Who is Siddaramaiah? Former lawyer, nine times MLA & Karnataka's new CM who beat DK Shivakumar in top race

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP), which met at a private hotel in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, passed a unanimous resolution authorising All India Congress Committee (AICC) President M Mallikarjun Kharge to pick its leader, who will be the next chief minister of Karnataka.

The CLP meeting was attended by AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal and three central observers. 
Before the meeting, Venugopal and the central observers held a meeting with Leader of Opposition in the outgoing Assembly Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar - the two front-runners for the chief minister's post.

"The Congress Legislature Party unanimously resolves that the AICC President is hereby authorised to appoint the new Leader of the Congress Legislature Party," according to a one-line resolution passed at the CLP meeting. Siddaramaiah moved the resolution. 
With the ball now in Kharge's court, lobbying for the top post is set to shift to Delhi with both the contenders expected to arrive in the national capital on Monday to meet Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and the AICC chief.

After the CLP meeting, Randeep Surjewala, AICC in-charge for Karnataka, said: "The MLAs will meet the central observers after dinner tonight and their decision will be conveyed to the party president for taking a decision to appoint a new CLP leader." 
Venugopal said, "This process of taking the opinion of all MLAs will be completed tonight itself." Sources said the observers will be handing over their report upon consulting all MLAs to Kharge by Monday.

On the process adopted by Congress to elect the CLP leader, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said this was "inner-party democracy at its best".

"This is the Congress way of arriving at a consensus giving confidence to all that they have been heard," he said.

"The new Congress Govt in Karnataka that will take over soon will be a STAR-Sensitive, Transparent, Accountable &amp; Responsive," Ramesh said on Twitter.

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In the May 10 elections to the 224-member Assembly, the Congress scored an emphatic victory with 135 seats, while the ruling BJP and the former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda-led Janata Dal (Secular) secured 66 and 19, respectively.

After the results were declared on Saturday, Congress president Kharge deputed former Maharashtra chief minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh and former AICC general secretary Deepak Babaria as observers for the election of the CLP leader in Karnataka.

The legislature party passed another resolution, moved by Shivakumar, promising to implement the five promises made to the people of Karnataka.

The resolution stated the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka "wholeheartedly expresses its gratitude towards the 6.5 crore Kannadigas for reposing their faith in us and giving a decisive mandate to the Congress Party in the Karnataka Assembly Elections."

"This is indeed a victory of every Kannadiga, a victory of 'swabhimana' of Karnataka and a victory of progress and harmony to rebuild 'Brand Karnataka'," it said.

"...Karnataka has once again shone a new light to democracy and protecting the Constitution, which are under attack from the forces of hate and divisiveness, both from inside and outside the State," the resolution stated. 
The Congress Legislature Party also expressed its appreciation and thanks to Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and state leaders for their efforts.

The resolution stated: "It is no coincidence that the Congress campaign in its true earnestness began way back in September-October 2022 during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, when Rahul Gandhi walked nearly 600 kilometres for a period of 21 days through the length and breadth of Karnataka, which immensely energised the cadre to take on the malgovernance, corruption and maladministration of the ruling BJP government."

"The Congress Legislature Party resolves to work determinedly and unitedly to give a responsible, accountable, transparent government to our brothers and sisters of Karnataka. Serving the 6.5 crore Kannadigas will be our sole motto and guiding light," the resolution read.

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The CLP expressed its heartfelt appreciation to Kharge for the extensive and tireless campaign undertaken by him all throughout the elections as also for his "sagacious advice" on electoral strategy.

It also thanked former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for being a pillar of strength to the party and for her guidance and campaign in the elections.

The CLP said it shall ensure social justice and economic equality remain at the core of its government's policies and will fulfil the five "guarantees".

These are 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti), $24 (Rs 2,000) monthly assistance to woman heads of every family (Gruha Lakshmi), 10 kg of rice free to every member of BPL households (Anna Bhagya), $37 (Rs 3,000) every month for unemployed graduate youths and $18 (Rs 1,500) for unemployed diploma holders (both in the age group of 18-25) for two years (Yuva Nidhi), and free travel for women in public transport buses (Shakti).

"We are duty bound to protect and preserve Kannada culture, language and our rich traditions. We will reclaim Karnataka as Sarva Janangada Shantiya Thota once again and will make Karnataka truly the number one state in India in terms of peace, progress and prosperity," the resolution read.

The CLP appreciated the insurmountable hard work, resilience and dedication of Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah as also the entire team for leading the campaign from the front.

Both the eight-time MLA Shivakumar and former chief minister Siddaramaiah have made no secret of their ambition to become Chief Minister and had been involved in a game of political one-upmanship in the past.

The Congress had entered the campaign phase with the challenge of keeping at bay the factionalism, especially between the camps of Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, who had been openly rooting for their leaders, but the party put up a united front and ensured that no rift came out in open that could derail its prospects, under the mentorship of Kharge.

Banners have come up in front of Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar's residences here, erected by supporters, congratulating them for Congress' win and projecting them as the "next CM".

While the 60-year-old Shivakumar is considered to be a "troubleshooter" for the Congress, Siddaramaiah has a pan-Karnataka appeal.

If Siddaramaiah, who joined Congress after being expelled from JD(S), gets elected as the CLP leader, this would be his second stint as the Chief Minister from the party after having occupied the top post for five years between 2013-18. Shivakumar had served as Minister in Siddaramaiah's cabinet.

Shivakumar has been openly expressing his chief ministerial aspirations at various events, especially the ones connected with Vokkaligas. He had asked the dominant community, to which he belongs, not to "lose out an opportunity" with him as the KPCC president, while pointing out that S M Krishna was the last Vokkaliga leader to lead the party in the polls and then went on to become the CM in 1999.

In fact in this election, the Congress has significantly improved its electoral performance in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region (south Karnataka) and that credit largely goes to Shivakumar.

Also, there have been instances in the party that whoever has successfully led as KPCC President in election, have been the natural choice to be the CM, like in the case of Krishna and Veerendra Patil.

Siddaramaiah, who has seniority on his side, is known for able administrative skills, and has the experience of having run a successful tenure as the Chief Minister. He also enjoys the distinction of having presented 13 budgets for the state as Finance Minister.

Being a mass leader, he has considerable clout among the AHINDA (Kannada acronym for minorities, backward classes and Dalits) class. The mega 75th birthday bash of Siddaramaiah held last year in Davanagere was largely seen as an attempt by him and his loyalists to project him as the future CM.

Seventy-five-year-old Siddaramaiah, who has already announced that this was his last election, has been maintaining that the chief minister will be elected by the newly elected MLAs in consultation with the party's high command.

There are also other contenders for the post like former deputy chief minister and ex-KPCC president G Parameshwara and veteran leader and seven-time MP K H Muniyappa - both dalits and MB Patil - a Lingayat.

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The Congress Legislature Party (CLP), which met at a private hotel in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, passed a unanimous resolution authorising All India Congress Committee (AICC) President M Mallikarjun Kharge to pick its leader, who will be the next chief minister of Karnataka.

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP), which met at a private hotel in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, passed a unanimous resolution authorising All India Congress Committee (AICC) President M Mallikarjun Kharge to pick its leader, who will be the next chief minister of Karnataka. The CLP meeting was attended by AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal and three central observers. Before the meeting, Venugopal and the central observers held a meeting with Leader of Opposition in the outgoing Assembly Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar - the two front-runners for the chief minister's post. "The Congress Legislature Party unanimously resolves that the AICC President is hereby authorised to appoint the new Leader of the Congress Legislature Party," according to a one-line resolution passed at the CLP meeting. Siddaramaiah moved the resolution. With the ball now in Kharge's court, lobbying for the top post is set to shift to Delhi with both the contenders expected to arrive in the national capital on Monday to meet Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and the AICC chief. After the CLP meeting, Randeep Surjewala, AICC in-charge for Karnataka, said: "The MLAs will meet the central observers after dinner tonight and their decision will be conveyed to the party president for taking a decision to appoint a new CLP leader." Venugopal said, "This process of taking the opinion of all MLAs will be completed tonight itself." Sources said the observers will be handing over their report upon consulting all MLAs to Kharge by Monday. On the process adopted by Congress to elect the CLP leader, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said this was "inner-party democracy at its best". "This is the Congress way of arriving at a consensus giving confidence to all that they have been heard," he said. "The new Congress Govt in Karnataka that will take over soon will be a STAR-Sensitive, Transparent, Accountable & Responsive," Ramesh said on Twitter. WATCH | Karnataka Election Results: Legislators meet to decide on who takes top post in the state × In the May 10 elections to the 224-member Assembly, the Congress scored an emphatic victory with 135 seats, while the ruling BJP and the former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda-led Janata Dal (Secular) secured 66 and 19, respectively. After the results were declared on Saturday, Congress president Kharge deputed former Maharashtra chief minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh and former AICC general secretary Deepak Babaria as observers for the election of the CLP leader in Karnataka. The legislature party passed another resolution, moved by Shivakumar, promising to implement the five promises made to the people of Karnataka. The resolution stated the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka "wholeheartedly expresses its gratitude towards the 6.5 crore Kannadigas for reposing their faith in us and giving a decisive mandate to the Congress Party in the Karnataka Assembly Elections." "This is indeed a victory of every Kannadiga, a victory of 'swabhimana' of Karnataka and a victory of progress and harmony to rebuild 'Brand Karnataka'," it said. "...Karnataka has once again shone a new light to democracy and protecting the Constitution, which are under attack from the forces of hate and divisiveness, both from inside and outside the State," the resolution stated. The Congress Legislature Party also expressed its appreciation and thanks to Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and state leaders for their efforts. The resolution stated: "It is no coincidence that the Congress campaign in its true earnestness began way back in September-October 2022 during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, when Rahul Gandhi walked nearly 600 kilometres for a period of 21 days through the length and breadth of Karnataka, which immensely energised the cadre to take on the malgovernance, corruption and maladministration of the ruling BJP government." "The Congress Legislature Party resolves to work determinedly and unitedly to give a responsible, accountable, transparent government to our brothers and sisters of Karnataka. Serving the 6.5 crore Kannadigas will be our sole motto and guiding light," the resolution read. ALSO READ | Karnataka elections 2023: Reasons behind Congress's triumph, BJP's failure to keep power The CLP expressed its heartfelt appreciation to Kharge for the extensive and tireless campaign undertaken by him all throughout the elections as also for his "sagacious advice" on electoral strategy. It also thanked former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for being a pillar of strength to the party and for her guidance and campaign in the elections. The CLP said it shall ensure social justice and economic equality remain at the core of its government's policies and will fulfil the five "guarantees". These are 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti), $24 (Rs 2,000) monthly assistance to woman heads of every family (Gruha Lakshmi), 10 kg of rice free to every member of BPL households (Anna Bhagya), $37 (Rs 3,000) every month for unemployed graduate youths and $18 (Rs 1,500) for unemployed diploma holders (both in the age group of 18-25) for two years (Yuva Nidhi), and free travel for women in public transport buses (Shakti). "We are duty bound to protect and preserve Kannada culture, language and our rich traditions. We will reclaim Karnataka as Sarva Janangada Shantiya Thota once again and will make Karnataka truly the number one state in India in terms of peace, progress and prosperity," the resolution read. The CLP appreciated the insurmountable hard work, resilience and dedication of Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah as also the entire team for leading the campaign from the front. Both the eight-time MLA Shivakumar and former chief minister Siddaramaiah have made no secret of their ambition to become Chief Minister and had been involved in a game of political one-upmanship in the past. The Congress had entered the campaign phase with the challenge of keeping at bay the factionalism, especially between the camps of Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, who had been openly rooting for their leaders, but the party put up a united front and ensured that no rift came out in open that could derail its prospects, under the mentorship of Kharge. Banners have come up in front of Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar's residences here, erected by supporters, congratulating them for Congress' win and projecting them as the "next CM". While the 60-year-old Shivakumar is considered to be a "troubleshooter" for the Congress, Siddaramaiah has a pan-Karnataka appeal. If Siddaramaiah, who joined Congress after being expelled from JD(S), gets elected as the CLP leader, this would be his second stint as the Chief Minister from the party after having occupied the top post for five years between 2013-18. Shivakumar had served as Minister in Siddaramaiah's cabinet. Shivakumar has been openly expressing his chief ministerial aspirations at various events, especially the ones connected with Vokkaligas. He had asked the dominant community, to which he belongs, not to "lose out an opportunity" with him as the KPCC president, while pointing out that S M Krishna was the last Vokkaliga leader to lead the party in the polls and then went on to become the CM in 1999. In fact in this election, the Congress has significantly improved its electoral performance in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region (south Karnataka) and that credit largely goes to Shivakumar. Also, there have been instances in the party that whoever has successfully led as KPCC President in election, have been the natural choice to be the CM, like in the case of Krishna and Veerendra Patil. Siddaramaiah, who has seniority on his side, is known for able administrative skills, and has the experience of having run a successful tenure as the Chief Minister. He also enjoys the distinction of having presented 13 budgets for the state as Finance Minister. Being a mass leader, he has considerable clout among the AHINDA (Kannada acronym for minorities, backward classes and Dalits) class. The mega 75th birthday bash of Siddaramaiah held last year in Davanagere was largely seen as an attempt by him and his loyalists to project him as the future CM. Seventy-five-year-old Siddaramaiah, who has already announced that this was his last election, has been maintaining that the chief minister will be elected by the newly elected MLAs in consultation with the party's high command. There are also other contenders for the post like former deputy chief minister and ex-KPCC president G Parameshwara and veteran leader and seven-time MP K H Muniyappa - both dalits and MB Patil - a Lingayat. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Karnataka election: Dilemma for Congress as Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar remain firm on CM post

Congress trouble-shooter DK Shivakumar has been appointed as Karnataka Congress President on Wednesday.

"Congress interim president (Sonia Gandhi) has appointed D.K. Shivakumar as president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)," said party`s general secretary K.C. Venugopal in a statement from New Delhi.

Eshwar Khandre, Satish Jarkiholi and Saleem Ahmed have been appointed working presidents of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.&nbsp;

"Everyone is a team, I`m not alone. We all are together and we will work together," Kumar said after his appointment.

"Former chief minister Siddaramaiah will continue as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and opposition leader in the state legislative assembly." 
 
MLC M. Narayanswamy and MLA Ajay Singh are the party`s new chief whips in the state legislative council and assembly. 
 
The appointments to the party`s key posts came three months after Dinesh Gundu Rao resigned as KPCC president on December 9 owning moral responsibility to the party`s defeat in the December 6 by-elections to 15 assembly segments across the state.

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Congress trouble-shooter DK Shivakumar has been appointed as Karnataka Congress President on Wednesday. "Congress interim president (Sonia Gandhi) has appointed D.

Congress trouble-shooter DK Shivakumar has been appointed as Karnataka Congress President on Wednesday. "Congress interim president (Sonia Gandhi) has appointed D.K. Shivakumar as president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)," said party`s general secretary K.C. Venugopal in a statement from New Delhi. Eshwar Khandre, Satish Jarkiholi and Saleem Ahmed have been appointed working presidents of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee. "Everyone is a team, I`m not alone. We all are together and we will work together," Kumar said after his appointment. "Former chief minister Siddaramaiah will continue as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and opposition leader in the state legislative assembly." MLC M. Narayanswamy and MLA Ajay Singh are the party`s new chief whips in the state legislative council and assembly. The appointments to the party`s key posts came three months after Dinesh Gundu Rao resigned as KPCC president on December 9 owning moral responsibility to the party`s defeat in the December 6 by-elections to 15 assembly segments across the state.

DK Shivakumar appointed Karnataka Congress President

After an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-siddaramaiah-hd-kumaraswamy-booked-for-opposing-it-raids-sedition-265205">FIR </a>was registered against him for allegedly obstructing I-T officials from discharging their duties, Congress leader DK Shivakumar called it a "political vendetta" and said he is ready to go to jail.

"This is all a political vendetta. All cases are being done by these officers and friends of BJP. We know that. We will fight it out politically. We are ready to go to jail, no problem," Shivakumar said here.

An FIR was registered against Shivakumar, former Karnataka chief ministers HD Kumaraswamy and Siddaramaiah, and ex-Bengaluru city police commissioner Suneel Kumar among others under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including the charge of sedition, for allegedly obstructing I-T officials from discharging their duties.

Acting on a private complaint, a local court directed the Bengaluru police to file the FIR.&nbsp;Commercial Street police station has filed the case under several sections of the IPC.

Mallikarjuna, a social activist from Tumkur had alleged that on March 27, the then chief minister HD Kumaraswamy had issued statements to the media that he had received information that I-T officials were preparing to raid houses belonging to some JD(S) leaders.

On March 28 they held a protest opposing the raids on JD(S) and Congress leaders. This amounts to obstructing I-T officials from discharging their duties and this also led to major traffic snarls in the area, the activist said. The police who were present at the spot did not do anything to stop the protest, he stated.&nbsp;

After an FIR was registered against him for allegedly obstructing I-T officials from discharging their duties, Congress leader DK Shivakumar called it a "political vendetta" and said he is ready to go to jail.

After an FIR was registered against him for allegedly obstructing I-T officials from discharging their duties, Congress leader DK Shivakumar called it a "political vendetta" and said he is ready to go to jail. "This is all a political vendetta. All cases are being done by these officers and friends of BJP. We know that. We will fight it out politically. We are ready to go to jail, no problem," Shivakumar said here. An FIR was registered against Shivakumar, former Karnataka chief ministers HD Kumaraswamy and Siddaramaiah, and ex-Bengaluru city police commissioner Suneel Kumar among others under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including the charge of sedition, for allegedly obstructing I-T officials from discharging their duties. Acting on a private complaint, a local court directed the Bengaluru police to file the FIR. Commercial Street police station has filed the case under several sections of the IPC. Mallikarjuna, a social activist from Tumkur had alleged that on March 27, the then chief minister HD Kumaraswamy had issued statements to the media that he had received information that I-T officials were preparing to raid houses belonging to some JD(S) leaders. On March 28 they held a protest opposing the raids on JD(S) and Congress leaders. This amounts to obstructing I-T officials from discharging their duties and this also led to major traffic snarls in the area, the activist said. The police who were present at the spot did not do anything to stop the protest, he stated.

We are ready to go to jail: DK Shivakumar after FIR filed against him

Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court for bail in connection with the money laundering case.

Shivakumar`s legal team approached the High Court after his earlier bail plea was dismissed by a special court in Delhi on Wednesday.

The special court had dismissed his bail plea stating that the Karnataka Congress leader is "not entitled to bail" at this stage.

The bail plea was rejected by special court judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar, who said that investigation agency must get a free and fair chance to reach a logical conclusion.

The court added that the "accused is not entitled to bail" at this stage of the investigation, adding that the Enforcement Directorate arguments had presented some crucial documents and list of 317 alleged bank accounts of the accused.

The court had also directed the Tihar jail authorities to take care of his all medical issues and take him to Ram Manohar Lohia, Safdarjung and AIIMS hospitals if needed.

Shivakumar, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody of Enforcement Directorate, sought bail on health grounds. However, the ED opposed the bail stating that the accused may influence witness and tamper proofs.

DK Shivakumar is currently lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody of ED till October 1.

Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court for bail in connection with the money laundering case. Shivakumar`s legal team approached the High Court after his earlier bail plea was dismissed by a special court in Delhi on Wednesday.

Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court for bail in connection with the money laundering case. Shivakumar`s legal team approached the High Court after his earlier bail plea was dismissed by a special court in Delhi on Wednesday. The special court had dismissed his bail plea stating that the Karnataka Congress leader is "not entitled to bail" at this stage. The bail plea was rejected by special court judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar, who said that investigation agency must get a free and fair chance to reach a logical conclusion. The court added that the "accused is not entitled to bail" at this stage of the investigation, adding that the Enforcement Directorate arguments had presented some crucial documents and list of 317 alleged bank accounts of the accused. The court had also directed the Tihar jail authorities to take care of his all medical issues and take him to Ram Manohar Lohia, Safdarjung and AIIMS hospitals if needed. Shivakumar, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody of Enforcement Directorate, sought bail on health grounds. However, the ED opposed the bail stating that the accused may influence witness and tamper proofs. DK Shivakumar is currently lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody of ED till October 1.

DK Shivakumar files bail plea in Delhi High Court in connection with money laundering case

A Delhi court on Wednesday deferred till tomorrow the hearing on the bail plea of Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar in connection with a money laundering case.

Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar posted the matter for hearing at 3 pm after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought an adjournment, saying Additional Solicitor General (ASG) KM Natraj was not available today.

The court had on Tuesday sent Shivakumar to judicial custody till October 1.

He was arrested by the ED on September 3 and was in its custody since then.

The ED had registered the case against Shivakumar in September last year, based on a complaint filed by the Income Tax department.

The I-T department had allegedly found unaccounted and misreported wealth linked to the Congress leader.

The department had said it came across money laundering and hawala operations involving a network of persons across Delhi and Bengaluru.&nbsp;

A Delhi court on Wednesday deferred till tomorrow the hearing on the bail plea of Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar in connection with a money laundering case.

A Delhi court on Wednesday deferred till tomorrow the hearing on the bail plea of Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar in connection with a money laundering case. Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar posted the matter for hearing at 3 pm after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought an adjournment, saying Additional Solicitor General (ASG) KM Natraj was not available today. The court had on Tuesday sent Shivakumar to judicial custody till October 1. He was arrested by the ED on September 3 and was in its custody since then. The ED had registered the case against Shivakumar in September last year, based on a complaint filed by the Income Tax department. The I-T department had allegedly found unaccounted and misreported wealth linked to the Congress leader. The department had said it came across money laundering and hawala operations involving a network of persons across Delhi and Bengaluru.

Delhi court defers till tomorrow hearing on bail plea of DK Shivakumar

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday sought 14-days custody of arrested Congress leader D K Shivakumar from a Delhi court, asserting that he gave evasive replies and remained non-cooperative during the investigation into the alleged money laundering case.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday sought 14-days custody of arrested Congress leader D K Shivakumar from a Delhi court, asserting that he gave evasive replies and remained non-cooperative during the investigation into the alleged money laundering case. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) K M Natraj told the court that there is a reason to believe that Shivakumar is guilty of laundering money and his custodial interrogation is required to confront him with documents. "We want his custody to unearth modus operandi, ascertain family property and income source," Natraj said. The counsel further contended that the assets of his whole family have grown phenomenally over the past few years. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Shivakumar strongly opposed the remand application of the agency and said that a bail application has been moved on his behalf. Singhvi also put forth three prayers before the court. He sought that Shivakumar should be enlarged on bail on whatever condition the court desires to. Secondly, he requested the court to deny police remand and grant him permission to meet the lawyers and family members. Shivakumar was arrested by the agency late evening on Tuesday. A money laundering case was registered by the agency against him in September last year, based on a complaint filed by the Income Tax Department. The I-T department, during the initial probe, had found unaccounted and misreported wealth linked to Shivkumar. It also came across money laundering and hawala operations, involving a network of persons across Delhi and Bengaluru. They had allegedly set up a base in order to transport and utilise the unaccounted cash.

Enforcement Directorate seeks 14-day custody of D K Shivakumar

Congress leader and former Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar was on Tuesday arrested under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), reported news agency ANI. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which was questioning him over the last four days, said he was not cooperating with the investigation, the report added.

Congress leader and former Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar was on Tuesday arrested under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), reported news agency ANI. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which was questioning him over the last four days, said he was not cooperating with the investigation, the report added. Shivakumar maintained that he has not done anything wrong and cooperate with the investigating agency. ED issued a summon against Shivakumar on August 29 and asked him to appear before it the next day. Earlier, a Karnataka High Court dismissed his petition challenging the December 2018 summon issued to him. He had also downplayed the allegations of corruptions levelled against him.

Congress leader DK Shivakumar arrested in money laundering case

After being grilled for over five hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) yesterday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-crisis-congress-leader-and-minister-shivakumar-accepts-he-tore-resignation-letters-of-dissident-mlas-233654">Congress leader DK Shivakumar</a> again appeared before the agency, which is probing his alleged involvement in a money laundering case, on Saturday.

The 57-year-old leader asserted that he has not done anything wrong and will fully cooperate with the investigating agency.

"I have faith in the system and the law. They are cooperating with me and so am I," the leader told the media persons outside the agency's office. 
The agency had summoned Shivakumar late night on Thursday and asked him to appear before it the next day.

This had come after the Karnataka High Court dismissed his petition challenging the December 2018 summons issued to him.

"We are lawmakers and law-abiding citizens. I do not know why they summoned me under the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/enforcement-directorate-arrests-two-former-ilfs-executives-in-pmla-probe-228789">Prevention of Money Laundering Act </a>(PMLA) Act," he had said.&nbsp;

He also downplayed the allegations of corruptions levelled against him.

"It is all a conspiracy. I have not made any mistake, murder or indulged in corruption. The money you found is my money and I earned it," he had said.

After being grilled for over five hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) yesterday, Congress leader DK Shivakumar again appeared before the agency, which is probing his alleged involvement in a money laundering case, on Saturday.

After being grilled for over five hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) yesterday, Congress leader DK Shivakumar again appeared before the agency, which is probing his alleged involvement in a money laundering case, on Saturday. The 57-year-old leader asserted that he has not done anything wrong and will fully cooperate with the investigating agency. "I have faith in the system and the law. They are cooperating with me and so am I," the leader told the media persons outside the agency's office. The agency had summoned Shivakumar late night on Thursday and asked him to appear before it the next day. This had come after the Karnataka High Court dismissed his petition challenging the December 2018 summons issued to him. "We are lawmakers and law-abiding citizens. I do not know why they summoned me under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Act," he had said. He also downplayed the allegations of corruptions levelled against him. "It is all a conspiracy. I have not made any mistake, murder or indulged in corruption. The money you found is my money and I earned it," he had said.

DK Shivakumar appears before Enforcement Directorate in money laundering case

DK Shivakumar is a politician from the state of Karnataka.

The senior Congress leader, who had predicted BS Yeddyurappa’s resignation before the crucial floor test is being seen as the man responsible for keeping the flock of 78 Congress MLAs, 37 JD(S) MLAs and two independent candidates together and outwitting the BJP strategy in the aftermath of the polls.&nbsp;

He did not go home for four days before the trust vote on Saturday and was reportedly carrying a suitcase full of clothes. When Siddaramaiah joked about his clothes, DK Shivakumar said that he hadn’t got the time to go home.&nbsp;

DK Shivakumar set aside his differences with fellow Vokkaliga HD Deve Gowda and his son H D Kumaraswamy so that the latter could become the chief minister.

He has previously handled crucial situations for the Congress in Gujarat and Maharashtra. In Gujarat in 2017, he was given the task of "protecting" 43 Gujarat MLAs ahead of a Rajya Sabha election crucial for the Congress. In Maharashtra, "I did it when Vilasrao Deshmukh was in Maharashtra and there was a crisis," DK Shivakumar was quoted as saying by a media outlet.

&nbsp;A member of the Legislative Assembly from Kanakapura constituency, DK Shivakumar served as an energy minister in the previous government. In 1999, he was one of the youngest ministers in Karnataka cabinet.

In the last three decades, he has become the go-to person, the master strategist in the Congress.&nbsp;

Asked about him becoming the deputy&nbsp;chief minister, DK Shivakumar told DNA, "My leaders will do justice."

The senior Congress leader is being seen as the man responsible for keeping the flock of 78 Congress MLAs and two independent candidates together and outwitting the BJP strategy

DK Shivakumar is a politician from the state of Karnataka. The senior Congress leader, who had predicted BS Yeddyurappa’s resignation before the crucial floor test is being seen as the man responsible for keeping the flock of 78 Congress MLAs, 37 JD(S) MLAs and two independent candidates together and outwitting the BJP strategy in the aftermath of the polls. He did not go home for four days before the trust vote on Saturday and was reportedly carrying a suitcase full of clothes. When Siddaramaiah joked about his clothes, DK Shivakumar said that he hadn’t got the time to go home. DK Shivakumar set aside his differences with fellow Vokkaliga HD Deve Gowda and his son H D Kumaraswamy so that the latter could become the chief minister. He has previously handled crucial situations for the Congress in Gujarat and Maharashtra. In Gujarat in 2017, he was given the task of "protecting" 43 Gujarat MLAs ahead of a Rajya Sabha election crucial for the Congress. In Maharashtra, "I did it when Vilasrao Deshmukh was in Maharashtra and there was a crisis," DK Shivakumar was quoted as saying by a media outlet. A member of the Legislative Assembly from Kanakapura constituency, DK Shivakumar served as an energy minister in the previous government. In 1999, he was one of the youngest ministers in Karnataka cabinet. In the last three decades, he has become the go-to person, the master strategist in the Congress. Asked about him becoming the deputy chief minister, DK Shivakumar told DNA, "My leaders will do justice."

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