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D.K. Shivakumar seeks ‘fairness’ for Southern states in devolution and delimitation

D.K. Shivakumar seeks ‘fairness’ for Southern states in devolution and delimitation

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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar made a pitch for “fairness in funds, voice and respect” for Southern states, which form the “engine of the Indian economy”, addressing the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council at Mahabalipuram, chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah. He forwarded the growth argument to demand both better devolution of taxes for southern states and fair representation in delimitation. The Chief Minister urged the Council to adopt a resolution calling upon the Union government to honour the 1971 census as the basis for delimitation, retain the Lok Sabha’s existing strength of 543 seats for the next 25 years, and accommodate women’s reservation within these existing seats, according to a communique by the CMO. South drives economy Speaking on financial strength of the south, Mr. Shivakumar pointed out that the five states accounted for nearly 33% of the country’s GDP despite having about 20% of its population. He highlighted Karnataka as one of the strongest drivers of this growth and said it accounted for 42% of India’s software exports, hosted around 1,100 …

D.K. Shivakumar sworn-in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka

D.K. Shivakumar sworn-in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka

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The Congress government in Karnataka turned a new leaf on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) with its eight-time legislator and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D.K. Shivakumar sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of the State. Amid confusion and pushback in the party on creation of the Deputy Chief Minister’s post, senior Dalit leader from Koratgere in Tumakuru district G. Parameshwara was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister. In a subdued but packed ceremony at Glass House in Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru and in the presence of a host of party leaders and religious heads among others, Mr. Shivakumar, who took over the reigns of the State from veteran OBC leader Siddaramaiah, was sworn in along with 13 Cabinet ministers including Mr. Parameshwara. Mr. Shivakumar, who led the Congress to victory in 2023 elections as the KPCC Chief, will have little less than two years term before the next assembly elections. Karnataka CM swearing-in LIVE: D.K. Shivakumar takes oath in the name of late seer Gangadhar Ajjayya Party picks seniors over fresh faces The …

Karnataka CM swearing-in LIVE: D.K. Shivakumar to be sworn in as Karnataka CM

Karnataka CM swearing-in LIVE: D.K. Shivakumar to be sworn in as Karnataka CM

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The Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions and diversions across the Central Business District (CBD) on June 3 in view of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, which is scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan. According to the traffic police, vehicle movement will be prohibited on several key roads between 12 noon and 8 p.m., including stretches of Cubbon Road, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Road, Race Course Road, Queens Road, and roads leading towards Lok Bhavan. Heavy congestion is anticipated in and around the CBD area due to the event, and public gatherings. Click here to read more 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

Stage set for D.K. Shivakumar to take over as new CM of Karnataka

Stage set for D.K. Shivakumar to take over as new CM of Karnataka

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Banners installed on Lok Bhavan Road on the eve of the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar, in Bengaluru on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR The stage is set for eight-time legislator and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Shivakumar to be sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) evening at Lok Bhavan, which completes the leadership transition from outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that started last week. The list of Cabinet ministers – speculated to be between 10 and 15 – to be sworn in along with Mr. Shivakumar is expected to be released by the Congress central leadership on Wednesday. Speculation about the induction of new faces to the Cabinet along with those who had served under Mr. Siddaramaiah is also doing the rounds. The Cabinet is expected to be expanded after Rajya Sabha elections. There is no clarity on the Deputy Chief Minister posts yet, sources said. Among the Congress leaders attending the event include the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul …

Karnataka’s D.K. Shivakumar | Rocky road ahead for the new CM

Karnataka’s D.K. Shivakumar | Rocky road ahead for the new CM

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After a wait of three years, D.K. Shivakumar is finally set to become the chief minister of Karnataka, the summit of a political career that began, improbably, in defeat. In 1985, while just 23, DKS lost his first assembly contest in Sathanur to Janata Dal strongman H.D. Deve Gowda, the former prime minister. He has not lost an assembly election since. Four decades and eight consecutive MLA terms later, the long climb has ended at the top job. 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

Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar: A public bonhomie that never let up

Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar: A public bonhomie that never let up

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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar sharing a ug during the breakfast meeting in Bengaluru on Thursday. | Photo Credit: ANI Though the Siddaramaiah and the D.K. Shivakumar-led factions within the Congress in the State, the bonhomie they sported in public never let up.  Even on Tuesday, when both were in the AICC office in Delhi to discuss transfer of power, they were seen discussing together. On Thursday, when Mr. Siddaramaiah eventually resigned, Mr. Shivakumar was seen touching his feet and both were clicked in a warm embrace.  While Mr. Shivakumar never publicly commented on the supposed power sharing pact between them, Mr. Siddaramaiah always maintained that in a democracy there was nothing wrong in his deputy aspiring to be Chief Minister.  Even when their respective supporters made public statements targeting the other, the two leaders would often diffuse tension by appearing together, raising hands to signify their unity. After a fracas over transfer of power in November, 2025, the two leaders hosted breakfast for each other, ahead of the Winter Session …

Union Budget 2026: No benefit for Karnataka, says Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar

Union Budget 2026: No benefit for Karnataka, says Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar

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DCM D.K. Shivakumar. | Photo Credit: Allen Egenuse J Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday (February 1, 2026) said that there was no benefit for the State from the Union Budget 2026 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament. He, however, said that he is yet to go through the budget in detail. “There is no benefit for our State from the central budget. I was observing it. They have named a programme after Mahatma Gandhi now (after repealing the MGNREGA act that was named after Gandhi),” Shivakumar said. Speaking to reporters here, he demanded that the MGNREGA be restored, as he also made it clear that the new rural employment legislation — VB-G RAM G — that has been enacted with a 60:40 percent fund sharing formula between the Centre and State governments, cannot be implemented. “I don’t see any major share for our State from this budget,” he added. Stating that there were expectations for Bengaluru from the central budget, Shivakumar, who is also the Minister in-charge of the …

Karnataka leadership crisis: Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar meet over breakfast, hold talks

Karnataka leadership crisis: Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar meet over breakfast, hold talks

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hosts his deputy D.K. Shivakumar for breakfast at the former’s residence in Bengaluru on Noveber 29, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Amidst intense tussle over leadership, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Shivakumar met for breakfast at the former’s residence, Cauvery, on Saturday (November 29) in Bengaluru. The breakfast meeting was held following the instructions from the Congress high command which telephoned both to hold discussions to resolve their differences. On Saturday morning around 10 a.m., Mr. Siddaramaiah welcomed Mr. Shivakumar, accompanied by his legal adviser and Congress MLA A.S. Ponnanna. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar arrives at the Chief Minister’s residence for a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru on November 29, 2025. | Photo Credit: Allen Egenuse J. Soon after the two leaders met, the Chief Minister’s Office released photographs of them having Idilis for the breakfast. The meeting between two top Congress leaders in Karnataka, which lasted for about 40 minutes, assumes significance as Mr. Siddaramaiah had earlier said that he …

Bengaluru rains: Issues we face today are not new, working to solve them with long-term solutions, says D.K. Shivakumar

Bengaluru rains: Issues we face today are not new, working to solve them with long-term solutions, says D.K. Shivakumar

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A file image of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. | Photo Credit: PTI As Bengaluru reeled under flooding and traffic snarls following overnight rains, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister said he was “working round the clock to address challenges and ensure relief”. In a post on X, Mr. Shivakumar expressed his concern for the “havoc caused by relentless rains in Bengaluru.” He said he had been in continuous touch with the concerned officers and was closely monitoring the situation. Deeply concerned by the havoc caused by relentless rains in Bengaluru. I’ve been in continuous touch with the concerned officers and I’m closely monitoring the situation. As always, I remain committed to Bengaluru – working round the clock to address challenges and ensure… — DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) May 19, 2025 “As always, I remain committed to Bengaluru — working round the clock to address challenges and ensure relief. I will be visiting the BBMP War Room and flood-affected areas personally to take stock on ground,” he wrote. The Minister’s post came in the …

No proposal to close any public universities before the government, says D.K. Shivakumar

No proposal to close any public universities before the government, says D.K. Shivakumar

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D.K. Shivakumar | Photo Credit: File Photo “There is no proposal to close any public university in the State before the government. However, when the BJP government was in power earlier, universities were established only to create the post of Vice-Chancellor,” Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said. Speaking after laying the foundation stone for a new Academic and Research Building at the Jnanabharathi campus of Bangalore University under the PMUSHA scheme, he said that the BJP had given only ₹2 crore each to the nine universities established during its tenure. “ Is it possible to establish a university with a grant of just ₹2 crore,” he asked. “A university cannot be established just for namesake. Many students from Mandya and Kodagu want to study at University of Mysore. They have requested that it would be a great honour for us to study at UoM where former President of India Radhakrishna and Jnanapeetha awardee Kuvempu were. Staff are not ready to move to new universities because their seniority will be lost. In this context, a Cabinet …