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Karnataka Cabinet expansion gains pace as Congress leaders reach Delhi

Karnataka Cabinet expansion gains pace as Congress leaders reach Delhi

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The long-awaited expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet is expected to gather momentum, with top Congress leaders arriving in New Delhi for discussions with the party’s central leadership. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah, and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President B.K. Hariprasad are in the national capital as consultations over the ministerial reshuffle intensify, reported IANS. Several Congress MLAs and former ministers have also reached Delhi, stepping up efforts to secure Cabinet berths. Party sources indicated that the Congress high command could take a final decision within the next two days. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Congress says no rift in Punjab. The meetings, boycotts and ultimatums suggest otherwise

Congress says no rift in Punjab. The meetings, boycotts and ultimatums suggest otherwise

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Less than a year before Punjab goes to the polls, the Congress is consumed by a fight over who should lead the party into that election — a fight that its central leadership continues to insist does not exist. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring (left) and former CM Charanjit Singh Channi (right). The rift centres on two men: Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the Punjab Congress president the high command has backed, and Charanjit Singh Channi, the former chief minister and Jalandhar MP leading the challenge. The stakes are high. Congress was reduced to 18 seats in Punjab in 2022, its worst-ever result in the state, as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept to power with 92. The party has cast the 2027 election — due early next year — as its chance to recover, which is exactly why factions within it are battling over who leads that campaign. Also read: Rahul Gandhi’s politics of fruitless opportunism How the rift unfolded The dispute began over an organisational reshuffle — or rather, the lack of …

Cabinet formation for Karnataka to be finalised ahead of Shivakumar swearing-in

Cabinet formation for Karnataka to be finalised ahead of Shivakumar swearing-in

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Intense consultations over the formation of the new Karnataka cabinet continued in New Delhi on Tuesday, even as the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled for Wednesday evening.  According to party sources, the Congress high command is expected to finalise the list of ministers who will take oath alongside Shivakumar by Tuesday evening following a series of meetings involving senior party leaders. A meeting has been ongoing at the residence of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, attended by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, party General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal, General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar. Sources indicated that the party leadership is keen on striking a balance between experienced leaders and fresh faces in the cabinet in an effort to strengthen governance ahead of the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections. As part of this strategy, around eight to ten new faces are likely to be inducted into the cabinet, a move that has reportedly caused concern among several senior …

Karnataka Congress leadership decision likely after Rajya Sabha elections

Karnataka Congress leadership decision likely after Rajya Sabha elections

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The Congress is likely to resolve the leadership issue in Karnataka after the Rajya Sabha elections, sources said, even though the party remained silent on the contentious issue after a day-long meeting of the top central and state leaders on Tuesday. The Congress leadership is learnt to have backed D K Shivakumar for the top post, and a change may happen soon, according to sources. The party insisted that only the issue of Rajya Sabha and state council elections was discussed at the meeting, which was attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, AICC general secretary, Organisation, K C Venugopal and AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala, among others. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala CM announcement today? Congress leader hints at breakthrough amid govt formation deadlock

Kerala CM announcement today? Congress leader hints at breakthrough amid govt formation deadlock

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As many await the Congress-led UDF’s decision on Kerala’s next Chief Minister, state Congress chief Sunny Joseph on Wednesday suggested that the announcement could finally come later in the day, saying discussions within the party had been completed and the final word would come from Delhi. Congress chief Sunny Joseph on Wednesday suggested that the announcement could finally come later in the day. (PTI) Joseph said the final announcement awaited clearance from the Congress high command, adding that Sonia Gandhi’s hospital visit may have caused a slight delay in the decision-making process. “We expect the Chief Minister’s name to be announced today. It is understood that all discussions have been completed. We are waiting for the announcement today. Sonia Gandhi was in the hospital, so there could be a slight delay because of that. The Chief Minister’s name will be announced from Delhi,” Joseph said. Follow here for live updates on Kerala CM Why the long-wait for Keralam CM? The remarks come eight days after the Congress-led UDF secured a sweeping mandate in the 2026 …

Congress leadership delays decision on Kerala Chief Minister

Congress leadership delays decision on Kerala Chief Minister

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Uncertainty continues within the Congress party over the selection of Keralam’s next Chief Minister, even two days after party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi held discussions with the three contenders for the top post. Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, AICC general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal and Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan are the three leaders lobbying for the CM post Chief Ministership of the state.  The high command met the three leaders on Saturday in New Delhi. Party leaders here indicated on Monday that a decision is expected after Kharge meets senior leader Sonia Gandhi regarding the leadership issue. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

When will Congress announce Kerala CM? Key meet today | Here’s what we know

When will Congress announce Kerala CM? Key meet today | Here’s what we know

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The Congress-led United Democratic Front came back to power in Kerala on May 4 after a decade of Left rule. However, the party has so far failed to pick a chief ministerial candidate for the state. Several Congress leaders including Kerala assembly leader of opposition VD Satheesan, state’s AICC in-charge Deepa Dasmunsi, senior leader Ramesh Chennithala, KC Venugopal, and state unit chief Sunny Joseph, met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and top leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Saturday. (File Photo/ANI) While the suspense continues, several leaders of the party headed to the national capital to discuss and pick the new leadership of Kerala, even as most of them remained tight-lipped about who could get the post. The discussions are set to take place today as former Congress Kerala chiefs K Muraleedharan and VM Sudheeran confirmed that they would be in Delhi for discussions on invitation of the high command. Also read: Satheesan or KC? or Chennithala? Congress top brass to meet former Kerala chiefs as CM choice yet to be made Sudheeran, who served …

As Kerala exit polls project UDF win, Congress faces ‘KC Venugopal as chief minister’ question

As Kerala exit polls project UDF win, Congress faces ‘KC Venugopal as chief minister’ question

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Voting has concluded, fates of candidates sealed, predictions on who wins and who loses have been made in the exit polls. Now, all eyes are set on May 4 when votes will be counted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and results declared across four states – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam — where the elections were held in the last one month. Track updates on Assembly elections 2026 File photo of Congress MP KC Venugopal during a voter outreach for party Tamil Nadu President and candidate from Sriperumbudur constituency K. Selvaperunthagai. (PTI) However, the Congress in Kerala faces the big question. Who will be the chief minister if the UDF wins the elections, as predicted in the exit polls? Venugupal for Kerala CM post? Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar spoke regarding this on Friday. Anwar said if party general secretary KC Venugopal is interested, he can be the next chief minister of Kerala although it all depends what the results unveil in Kerala. Also read: Bengal battle over counting reaches Supreme …

‘Rotational’ CM deal, a breakfast invite: Karnataka power tussle in 5 points

‘Rotational’ CM deal, a breakfast invite: Karnataka power tussle in 5 points

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It has been over two years since Siddaramaiah assumed the chief minister post in Karnataka and DK Shivakumar became his deputy. However, a leadership struggle now stares at the Congress-led Karnataka government, with two people apparently eyeing the same spot. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar(PTI) As speculation over a possible leadership change intensifies, a strategy group meeting is scheduled for November 30, which senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will also reportedly attend. Besides, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, who are once again considered possible contenders for the top job, will meet for breakfast soon. The invite was extended by the chief minister to his deputy, after the Congress high command urged both leaders to hold discussions on the ongoing crisis. Here are 5 key points on the leadership crisis: Rotational CM deal: In 2023, as Congress returned to power in Karnataka with a decisive majority, a key question emerged: Who would become the chief minister? Speculation centered on Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, with Siddaramaiah ultimately securing …