New Delhi: The suspense over the Karnataka Chief Minister's post after the Congress's emphatic victory last week appears headed towards a conclusion, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge meeting the two contenders -- DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah -- this evening. The meetings, though, were inconclusive. Mr Kharge is trying to strike a balance and another round of meeting will be held tomorrow, sources said.
Mr Shivakumar is locked in an intense power struggle with Mr Siddaramaiah over who will lead the government, after the Congress stormed to power by winning 135 seats in the May 10 elections to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly.
Amid speculations about the number of MLAs supporting him and Mr Siddaramaiah for the post, Mr Shivakumar on Monday said his strength is 135, as it was under his leadership, the party won 135 seats.
Here are the Highlights on the Karnataka government formation:
May 16, 2023 20:03 (IST)
No Announcement Today On Karnataka Chief Minister
The Congress will not announce today its decision on who will be the Karnataka Chief Minister. The announcement will be made tomorrow as the party is yet to decide whether the announcement should be made from Delhi or Bengaluru.
May 16, 2023 19:17 (IST)
What Happened At The Meeting Between DK Shivakumar And M Kharge
Sources say, DK Shivakumar, in meeting with party chief M Kahrge, said he would like to be the Chief Minister. They also discussed government formation in Karnataka, sources added.
May 16, 2023 16:31 (IST)
Haven't Resigned As Karnataka Congress Chief: DK Shivakumar
Ahead of his meeting with Congress chief M Kharge, DK Shivakumar, in an intense tussle with party veteran Siddaramaiah as to who will occupy the top Karnataka post, dismissed rumours that he has resigned as state party chief.
May 16, 2023 16:03 (IST)
"This Is My Party, 135 MLAs Mine Too": DK Shivakumar
"I will meet Congress national president Khargi ji and other senior leaders. This is my party and the 135 MLAs are mine too," said DK Shivakumar.
May 16, 2023 15:54 (IST)
Congress Chief M Kharge To Meet DK Shivakumar Shortly
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar is likely to meet party chief Mallikarjun Karge shortly while senior leader Siddharamaiah may meet him around 6 pm. Both the leaders are aspirants for the Karnataka Chief Minister's post.
May 16, 2023 15:43 (IST)
"No Delay Here, BJP Takes 10 Days To Announce Chief Minister": Congress Leader
"Both the sides are holding talks. There is no delay. The BJP takes 10 days to announce their Chief Minister, and it has been only two days for us. Wait till tomorrow, a decision will be taken with everyone's consent. We will give a good government," said Saleem Ahamed, Karnataka Congress working president.
May 16, 2023 13:58 (IST)
Karnataka Chief Minister Race: DK Shivakumar Arrives In Delhi
DK Shivakumar arrived in the national capital Tuesday afternoon. After arriving at Delhi airport, he did not speak to the media and walked away with folded hands parrying a barrage of questions from reporters.
May 16, 2023 12:46 (IST)
Congress President To Meet DK Shivakumar And Siddaramaiah Later Today
Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal are currently holding talks on the Karnataka chief minister issue. Mr Kharge will then hold talks with both Mr Shivakumar and Mr Siddaramaiah.
May 16, 2023 12:26 (IST)
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge To Meet Rahul Gandhi Shortly
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will soon meet Rahul Gandhi to discuss the formation of the government in Karnataka. The party is yet to announce a chief minister pick after an emphatic victory in the state assembly polls.
May 16, 2023 11:29 (IST)
Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Both Claim To Have MLAs Support
Siddaramaiah, 75, is a former Chief Minister and Mr Shivakumar, 61, is the party's Karnataka chief. Both claim to have a majority of MLAs backing their claim to the chief minister's post.
May 16, 2023 09:57 (IST)
Without The Party, Everyone Is Zero: DK Shivakumar
Before leaving for Delhi, Mr Shivakumar told reporters that he is where he is today because of Congress. "Without the party, everyone is zero," he said.
May 16, 2023 09:36 (IST)
DK Shivakumar leaves for Delhi, says he was asked to come alone
Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar, engaged in an intense competition with Siddaramaiah over the post of Chief Minister, left for Delhi on Tuesday morning.
"Congress party General Secretary has instructed me to come alone, I'm going to Delhi alone. My health is good," Shivakumar told reporters outside his residence before leaving for the airport.
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