‘Support of 138 MLAs’: Karnataka Congress picks side; leader’s remark sparks fresh DKS vs Siddaramaiah | India News

NEW DELHI: Karnataka’s political landscape heated up once again as Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda publicly took sides in the ongoing power tussle between DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah over the chief ministerial post, should a leadership change arise.“DK Shivakumar will become CM when the time comes. 138 MLAs are in favour of DK Shivakumar and CM…

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‘Was in Delhi to …’: Siddaramaiah denies Rahul snub claim; accuses BJP of denying funds | India News

Siddaramaiah, left, and Amit Malviya NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief ministerSiddaramaiah on Saturday dismissed BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya’s allegation that he was “humiliated” by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to Delhi.Siddaramiah in a post on X clarified that the “primary work in Delhi was to meet defence minister Rajnath Singh to…

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How many times do I tell you?’: Siddaramaiah brushes off Karnataka CM change buzz; watch his sharp response | India News

NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday dismissed speculation of a leadership change, denying that the issue was discussed with the Congress high command.Siddaramaiah appeared visibly frustrated when asked about his meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. ‘The Answer Is…’: Cong’s Big Hint on Karnataka CM Change…

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Karnataka Congress churn returns: Fresh calls for DK Shivakumar as CM, 2 MLAs go public | India News

NEW DELHI: Fresh calls have surfaced demanding that deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar be elevated to the top post, barely days after the Congress leadership asserted there would be no leadership change in Karnataka. Two Congress MLAs have now publicly thrown their weight behind him, signalling renewed tensions within the state unit.Senior leader and former…

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Congress ‘unity show’ flatlines? DK Shivakumar backs Siddaramaiah; cites ‘no option’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The “unity show” within Karnataka Congress flatlined within 24 hours after Siddaramaiah’s deputy DK Shivakumar on Wednesday claimed that he has no “option” but to support the chief minister and party high command’s decision.A day after Congress said that there would be no change in leadership and Siddaramaiah will continue as chief minister,…

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‘Never asked anyone to make me CM’: DK Shivakumar amid ‘power struggle’ with Siddaramaiah; says ‘no need for any discord’ | India News

File photo of Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (left) and deputy CM D K Shivakumar (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday asserted that he never asked anyone to make him chief minister, and added that there is no need for any discord on the leadership issue.Also Read | No…

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Evening news wrap: No new CM in Karnataka, says Congress; jilted lover slits throat of girl in MP; & more | India News

In today’s top headlines, Congress firmly shut down speculation of a leadership rift in Karnataka, with party in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala confirming Siddaramaiah will continue as chief minister and dismissing buzz of tension with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. Meanwhile, external affairs minister S Jaishankar revealed that PM Modi stood firm against pressure from the US…

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‘Clearly no’: Cong’s straight reply on CM-change reports; Siddaramaiah to stay at top post | India News

Randeep Singh Surjewala (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala, sent to Karnataka as a troubleshooter by the party high command, said on Tuesday that there would be no change in leadership and Siddaramaiah will continue as chief minister.Surjewala’s remark cleared the air that there might be growing crevices between CM…

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‘Better to ignore his statement’: CM Siddaramaiah rejects Karnataka minister Rajanna’s ‘major political shift’ claims; says ‘no internal dispute’ | India News

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday rejected his state minister KN Rajanna’s claims over the possibility of major political shift within the state government and said that there is no internal dispute. While talking to the reporters at the Vidhan Soudha in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah suggested to ignore Rajanna’s statements. “There…

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