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Karnataka Shivakumar: Bidadi & Lalbagh disputes & politics

Entities: D. K. Shivakumar · Rahul Gandhi · Siddaramaiah · G. Parameshwara · K. C. Venugopal

Overview

Chief Minister D K Shivakumar continues to balance infrastructure projects with mounting farmer, environmental and political opposition. After halting a joint‑measurement survey in Bairamangal and pledging compensation of ₹22‑25 lakh per acre, the state faces renewed legal scrutiny. A division bench of the Karnataka High Court on 20 July upheld the notification to acquire 7,400 acres for the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township, reinforcing an earlier ruling and stating it cannot review the scheme’s merits.

The political climate intensified when Union Minister Pralhad Joshi condemned Karnataka Congress MLA H. C. Balakrishna’s remarks linking Minister Shobha Karandlaje to former chief minister B. S. Yediyurappa, demanding an apology. Simultaneously, Karnataka BJP and Congress exchanged accusations over the police response to a student protest in New Delhi.

On 21 July, a footpath‑clearance drive in Shivaji Nagar led to a violent clash with street vendors, resulting in injuries to GBA officials and arrests, highlighting growing resistance to development‑related enforcement actions.

Amid these pressures, Shivakumar announced that the state’s cabinet expansion will remain on hold until the Congress high command finalises its decision, despite the Governor’s approval and a planned swearing‑in ceremony. The delay underscores the delicate balance between completing the 20 vacant ministerial posts and maintaining party consensus.

Timeline

  1. about 18 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Expected Thursday After Congress Approval

    Karnataka’s cabinet will be expanded Thursday after Congress approval, adding new ministers and possible Deputy Chief Ministers to improve caste and regional representation.

  2. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar says cabinet expansion delayed pending Congress decision

    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar said the cabinet expansion is on hold until the Congress high command decides, after a meeting was postponed and a protest led to brief detention of leaders.

  3. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Bengaluru officials attacked during footpath clearance drive in Shivaji Nagar

    Officials of the Greater Bengaluru Authority were attacked by street vendors during a footpath clearance drive in Shivaji Nagar on July 21, 2026; several suspects were arrested and the minister vowed strict行动.

  4. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Indian High Courts Uphold Land Acquisition in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

    India's high courts dismissed challenges to land acquisitions: AP Court rejected McDowell's appeal over Waltair Uplands, while Karnataka Court dismissed a PIL on the Bidadi township project.

  5. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Karnataka BJP and Congress clash over minister remarks and Delhi student protest

    Karnataka BJP and Congress trade blows over a minister’s alleged insult and the Delhi student protest police action.

  6. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya protests Karnataka's plan to acquire Lalbagh land

    MP Tejasvi Surya protested Karnataka’s tunnel‑road plan to acquire five acres of Lalbagh for a commercial complex, citing heritage loss and court challenges.

  7. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka High Court Rejects Land‑Acquisition Challenge as BJP and JD(S) Set Protest Dates for Bidadi Township

    Karnataka’s High Court dismissed a PIL challenging land acquisition for the Bidadi township, while BJP and JD(S) agreed on protest dates to demand the project's withdrawal.

  8. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Bidadi township plan fuels farmer protests and political criticism in Karnataka

    Karnataka leaders clash over the Bidadi township plan as farmers protest land acquisition, with the chief minister pledging no forced takeover.

  9. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra accuses state government of anti‑Hindu, anti‑farmer policies, plans protests

    Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra denounced the state government as anti‑Hindu and anti‑farmer, citing law‑and‑order issues and a Bidadi land project, and called for a Bengaluru protest.

  10. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Karnataka cabinet expansion talks delayed as Congress high command meets in Delhi

    Karnataka cabinet expansion talks delayed; Congress high command meets in Delhi as CM Shivakumar and KPCC chief BK Hariprasad negotiate, while dozens of legislators lobby for ministerial posts.

  11. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka CM Shivakumar pledges no forced land acquisition in Bidadi township plan

    Karnataka CM Shivakumar says no forced land grabs for Bidadi township, offers compensation, amid farmer protests and political clash with H.D. Kumaraswamy.

  12. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Announces Legal Reforms for Apartment Owners

    Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pledged new legal measures and a forthcoming bill to address apartment owners’ registration and governance issues, citing the Bhu Guarantee scheme, stricter builder rules,

  13. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka minister alleges Congress misused HMT land

    India's heavy‑industries minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleges the 1999‑04 Congress state government illegally transferred 175 acres of HMT land to private developers, urging a report and recovery as the case heads

  14. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
    Karnataka to launch India's first government‑driven AI University

    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar announced India’s first government‑run AI University and an AI Hub, aiming to build AI talent, boost research and partner with Google while expanding digital infrastructure.

  15. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Karnataka Bidadi Township Project Sparks Statewide Protests and Political Clash

    Karnataka's Bidadi Township project faces statewide protests, with BJP, JD(S) and former PM HD Deve Gowda demanding its scrapping over farmer displacement, environmental concerns, and alleged anti‑farmer policy

  16. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi Calls for Belagavi Representation Ahead of Cabinet Expansion

    Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi said a cabinet expansion is imminent, urged three ministerial seats for Belagavi, and addressed party, policy and investigation matters.

  17. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka farmers sustain 495‑day protest against Bidadi Township land acquisition

    Karnataka farmers have kept a 495‑day road blockade over the Bidadi Township land acquisition, demanding an FIR withdrawal and urging Rahul Gandhi to visit the site.

  18. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Announces Cabinet Expansion and Seeks Tirupati Aarti Protocol

    Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar plans a 20‑minister cabinet expansion on 20 July and seeks a protocol for state officials to join Tirupati’s daily first aarti, sparking objections from the temple board.

  19. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Karnataka CM Shivakumar rebukes Union Minister Kumaraswamy over river‑link project

    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar told Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to learn the details of the costly Godavari‑Krishna‑Cauvery river‑link before commenting, citing central backing and inter‑state talks.

  20. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka CM Shivakumar expands Bengaluru footpath clearance and vendor rehabilitation drive

    Karnataka CM Shivakumar expands Bengaluru's footpath clearance, removing 9,878 encroachments and pledging rehabilitation for 60,000 street vendors with new vending zones.

  21. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy confronts Karnataka government over forest land dispute and development policies

    Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy criticised Karnataka's Congress government for hindering steel, mining and forest‑land projects, while Rural Development Minister Eshwar Khandre defended the state against claims

  22. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar visits former leader Siddaramaiah and orders compensation after quarry tragedy

    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, after completing a month in office, visited former CM Siddaramaiah and later ordered compensation for families of seven quarry workers killed in a boulder collapse.

  23. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byregowda pushes footpath clearance and agency coordination

    Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byregowda inspected the ORR corridor, urged faster footpath clearance and better inter‑agency coordination to improve safety and curb waste.

  24. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Karnataka electoral roll revision faces complaints of irregularities from BJP and JD(S)

    BJP and JD(S) allege massive irregularities in Karnataka's electoral roll revision, prompting Union ministers to demand suspension, re‑verification and central oversight.

  25. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Karnataka SIR electoral roll revision faces political criticism

    Karnataka’s SIR voter‑list revision sparks political uproar: Union ministers call it meaningless and demand probes, while the chief minister delays the Assembly session pending completion.

  26. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Karnataka Government Scrutinized Over Voter‑Roll Revision and Footpath Encroachment Drive

    Karnataka faces BJP criticism over a voter‑roll revision while the state launches a footpath‑clearing campaign led by Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.

  27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Bengaluru to receive four‑track railway corridors within 100 km

    India's rail ministry will build four‑track corridors within 100 km of Bengaluru, covering Tumakuru, Mysuru, Kolar and possibly Mangaluru, plus new Vande Bharat and high‑speed rail plans.

  28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka Chief Minister Announces 'Walls of Gratitude' for Landowners

    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar announced “Walls of Gratitude” to honor landowners, tied to a 123‑km road project, tree‑planting drives and new study centre in Bengaluru.

  29. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Karnataka CM Shivakumar faces Bidadi land protest as state plants 15 lakh saplings

    Karnataka’s CM Shivakumar faces farmer protests over the Bidadi township land acquisition as the state launches a 15 lakh sapling planting drive and prepares a costly tunnel road project.

  30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Karnataka government aims to fill 72,000 vacancies within six months

    Karnataka set a six‑month deadline to recruit over 72,000 vacant posts, appointing senior officials to oversee notifications, exams and appointments.

  31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka opposition intensifies over Bidadi township land acquisition

    Karnataka's BJP and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy denounce the Bidadi township project as anti‑farmer, urging the chief minister to visit affected villages amid a disputed ₹18‑20 billion land‑acquisition plan

  32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka BJP chief denies links to CM Shivakumar amid cross‑voting scandal

    Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra denied ties to CM D.K. Shivakumar and any role in cross‑voting, while senior BJP MLC C.T. Ravi said his panel has finished a preliminary report on the MLC poll irregulars

  33. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Congress leadership warns Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar against lobbying for cabinet posts

    Congress high command told Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar to stop lobbying for ministerial posts, emphasizing zero tolerance as the party prepares a cabinet expansion with many vacancies.

  34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar Delays Cabinet Expansion Amid Lobbying Pressure

    Congress leaders warned Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar against lobbying for ministerial posts as the cabinet expansion is delayed to July amid pressure from aspiring legislators and community groups.

  35. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka Deputy CM G. Parameshwara Preps for Super El Niño Drought, Defends Bidadi Township Project

    Karnataka Deputy CM G. Parameshwara readies the state for a Super El Niño drought and defends the Bidadi township plan, urging farmer consent and swift water‑security measures.

  36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar heads to Delhi for cabinet expansion talks

    Karnataka's cabinet expansion faces talks as CM D.K. Shivakumar plans a Delhi visit on June 27, with 20 posts vacant, Rahul Gandhi's return, and former CM Siddaramaiah lobbying from a Kerala resort.

  37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar says High Command will decide cabinet expansion

    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar says the party high command will decide on cabinet expansion, amid demands from North Karnataka community leaders for minority representation.

  38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar launches SCOUT programme and debates Bidadi township project

    Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar launched the SCOUT‑2.0 student programme, faced pressure on cabinet expansion, and engaged in a debate with Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy over the Bidadi township project while pled

  39. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bidadi township dispute intensifies between Karnataka chief minister and central minister

    Central minister H.D. Kumaraswamy will meet June 27 in Bidadi/Bhairamangala to debate the township project and promised to release documents, while Karnataka chief minister D.K. Shivakumar defends the plan.

  40. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bengaluru‑Tumakuru Four‑Track Railway Project to Begin Land Acquisition

    Karnataka plans a 6,000‑crore four‑track railway between Bengaluru and Tumakuru, with land acquisition to start in 5‑6 months, cutting travel time and easing congestion.

  41. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar unveils Delhi civil‑services centre, Prajaseve grievance unit and backs Bidadi township

    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announced a Delhi centre for civil‑service aspirants, a Prajaseve grievance department, student elections and defended the Bidadi township project; Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge

  42. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka BJP Forms Committee to Probe Legislative Council Cross‑Voting, Report Due June 25

    Karnataka BJP has formed a three‑member committee to investigate alleged cross‑voting in the June 18 Legislative Council elections, with a report due by June 25.

  43. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Karnataka BJP launches internal probe after cross‑voting scandal in Legislative Council election

    Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra orders a Dharmasthala swearing ceremony and a truth committee after cross‑voting allegations in the Legislative Council election threaten the BJP‑JDS alliance.

  44. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    BJP probes cross‑voting in Karnataka Legislative Council elections

    Congress won five of seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats; BJP alleges cross‑voting by its and JD(S) legislators, summons leaders, and sets up a probe committee to identify and punish those involved.

  45. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bidadi Township land acquisition compensation rolls out in Karnataka

    Karnataka’s Bidadi Township land‑acquisition project begins paying farmers ₹2.30 crore per acre, sparking political debate as officials promise swift disbursement.

  46. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Congress wins seats in Jharkhand Rajya Sabha and Karnataka MLC elections amid cross‑voting

    Congress secured a Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand and five of seven MLC seats in Karnataka, with cross‑voting hurting the BJP‑led NDA.

  47. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Karnataka Minister Announces Rs 2,000 crore Road Upgrade and Metro Plans for Bengaluru

    Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced a Rs 2,000 crore ward‑road upgrade fund and outlined Metro Railway Project plans at a Bengaluru press conference.

  48. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka Legislative Assembly election sees contested seats and MLA defections

    Karnataka's June 18 election for seven assembly seats involves party battles, MLA defections, and alleged luxury‑hotel inducements.

  49. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka BJP says farmers largely oppose Bidadi township project

    Karnataka BJP leaders claim over 80% of Bidadi farmers oppose a 500‑acre township plan, accusing the state of threats and misrepresenting fertile land, and urge the chief minister to stop the acquisition.

  50. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Congress Wins All Five Karnataka Legislative Council Seats

    Congress captured all five Karnataka Legislative Council seats, BJP got two, JD(S) lost, aided by cross‑voting from opposition legislators.

  51. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Congress Wins Five Karnataka Legislative Council Seats, Boosting CM DK Shivakumar

    Congress won five of seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats on June 18, aided by cross‑voting from BJP and JD(S) legislators; BJP took two seats, JD(S) none, boosting CM DK Shivakumar’s standing.

  52. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka Legislative Council election results: Congress wins five seats, BJP two, JD(S) none

    In Karnataka's Legislative Council vote, Congress won five of seven seats, BJP secured two, and JD(S) failed to win any.

  53. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar assures Gruha Lakshmi and Jyothi schemes will continue

    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar says Gruha Lakshmi and Jyothi welfare schemes will continue, with a fresh verification process to remove fraudulent beneficiaries amid opposition accusations of exclusions.

  54. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Defends Gruha Guarantees and Announces PM‑backed Bidadi Township Project

    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar said PM Modi backed his Bidadi township plan to ease Bengaluru congestion and confirmed the Gruha Lakshmi cash aid and Gruha Jyoti free‑electricity schemes will stay in force.

  55. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka pushes ahead with Bidadi Township land acquisition despite farmer opposition

    Karnataka moves to acquire 518 acres for the Rs 20,000 crore Bidadi Township project, claiming PM Modi’s support, while farmers protest over land loss and environmental impact.

  56. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar pushes police reforms as his bungalow renovation sparks staff‑housing concerns

    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar sought central funding for police modernisation in a meeting with Amit Shah, while his renovated bungalow contrasts with crumbling staff quarters, drawing criticism.

  57. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Suraj Hegde, AICC Secretary, Dies; Priyanka Gandhi and Party Leaders Offer Condolences

    AICC Secretary Suraj Hegde died of cardiac arrest at 55; Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot and other Congress leaders mourned his loss and highlighted his party contributions.

  58. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Karnataka Legislative Council election sees Congress field five candidates for seven seats

    Karnataka will vote on June 18 to fill seven Legislative Council seats; Congress fields five candidates, BJP two, JD(S) one, amid expectations of cross‑voting and party whips.

  59. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bangalore city development portfolio dispute deepens in Karnataka

    Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy withdrew his resignation after a clash over the Bangalore city‑development portfolio, which remains contested between him, minister Krishnappa Bairagouda and CM D.K. Shivakmer

  60. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Suraj Hegde, AICC Secretary, Dies at 55; Karnataka CM Shivakumar Offers Condolences

    AICC secretary Suraj Hegde, 55, died of cardiac arrest in Bengaluru; Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and senior Congress leaders condemned the loss.

  61. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka CM Shivakumar rolls out first cabinet expansion, second list pending

    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar unveiled a 13‑member cabinet; a second batch is expected after June 18, with MLA Abbayya Prasad eyeing a post and Ramalinga Reddy retracting his resignation.

  62. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar ties Hindu oath rituals to personal faith

    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar said Hindu rituals at his oath‑taking reflect personal faith, not politics, and highlighted Rs 35 crore development projects in the Mallaghatta area.

  63. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar rides metro to thank voters in Kanakapura

    Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar used the Namma Metro to reach Kanakapura, thanking voters and unveiling free bus passes for all students.

  64. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka Rajya Sabha race heats up as Congress seeks seats, BJP snubs ex-PM Gowda

    In Karnataka, Congress aims to win all Rajya Sabha seats and seeks a cabinet berth, while BJP fields M Nagaraja, rejecting former PM Deve Gowda, sparking criticism ahead of the June 18 election.

  65. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar launches 15 lakh sapling drive on Kempegowda Jayanti

    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar announced a campaign to plant 15 lakh saplings on Kempegowda Jayanti, with the Bangalore Development Authority leading the effort as part of a wider push to boost the state's green‑

  66. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Quits After 48 Hours Over Portfolio

    Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy quit after 48 hours, citing a broken promise over the Bengaluru Development portfolio, sparking internal Congress tensions and pressure on the new Shivakumar government.

  67. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar orders 10 am office check‑in, senior minister resigns

    Karnataka’s new CM DK Shivakumar orders all officials to be in office by 10 am using AI tracking, and senior minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over withheld city‑development funds.

  68. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Resigns Over Portfolio Dispute

    Karnataka senior minister Ramalinga Reddy quit his cabinet post, alleging the state government failed to give him the promised Bangalore development portfolio, sparking internal party tension ahead of the 2028

  69. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Resigns Over Portfolio Dispute

    Congress minister Ramalinga Reddy resigned from Karnataka's cabinet after being denied the Bengaluru Urban Development portfolio, sparking internal party turmoil.

  70. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar swears in cabinet and mandates 10 am e‑attendance for officials

    Karnataka’s new chief minister D.K. Shivakumar swore in a Bangalore‑based cabinet and ordered all state officials to log daily attendance via an e‑app by 10 a.m.

  71. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Priyank Kharge appointed minister in Karnataka's Shivakumar cabinet

    Priyank Kharge, son of senior Congress leader, joins Karnataka's Shivakumar cabinet handling Rural Development, Panchayat Raj, IT and Biotechnology.

  72. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka Congress grapples with leadership and candidate selections

    Karnataka Congress leaders H.D. Kumaraswamy and Satish Jarakiholi discuss candidate picks and representation of marginalized groups, negotiating with BJP allies and party landlords ahead of elections.

  73. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources
    Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar sworn in, cabinet formation begins

    DK Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka chief minister on June 3 2026; a 13‑member cabinet was inducted while Congress finalises a larger ministry and Siddaramaiah joins the party’s Working Committee.

  74. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    DK Shivkumar Invited by Karnataka Governor to Form New Government

    DK Shivkumar, elected Karnataka Congress CLP leader, received a governor’s invitation to form a government, with an oath ceremony set for June 3.

  75. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    DK Shivkumar Set to Succeed Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister

    Karnataka’s Siddaramaiah resigned, naming his son for a cabinet post, paving the way for D.K. Shivkumar to become the new chief minister.

  76. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Resigns, Party Poised to Appoint Deputy DK Shivakumar

    Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resigned on 28 May following Congress high‑command orders, paving the way for Deputy CM D K Shivakumar to become the next chief minister.

  77. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah poised to resign amid Congress leadership tussle

    Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is expected to resign within days after Congress leaders urged him to step aside for deputy T.K. Shivakumar, amid a state party power struggle.

  78. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 46 sources
    Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Resigns, DK Shivakumar Set To Succeed

    Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka chief minister after a party directive; DK Shivakumar will succeed him. The move sparked statewide protests and ceremonial gestures of transition.

  79. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Karnataka Congress High Command Holds Secret Talks on Leadership Change and Cabinet Reshuffle

    Congress senior leaders met in Delhi to plan Karnataka’s cabinet reshuffle and discuss possibly removing CM Siddaramaiah, prompting accusations of intra‑party betrayal.

  80. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Karnataka Congress leadership talks in Delhi focus on Rajya Sabha, not CM change

    Congress high command met Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar in Delhi; the talks centered on Rajya Sabha elections, with no change to the chief ministerial post.

  81. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Karnataka Government Accused of Deficit Turn While CM Highlights Fulfilled Promises

    Congress alleges Karnataka's deficit under Siddaramaiah, while the CM cites fulfilled promises and upcoming manifesto.

  82. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar’s Birthday Sparks ‘Next CM’ Leadership Hype

    Birthday posters for D.K. Shivakumar in Karnataka reignite ‘Next CM’ debate and speculation over a power‑share with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

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