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Updated on: May 30, 2026 11:04:29 AM IST
Karnataka CM news LIVE: LIVE: The Congress is expected to formally elect DK Shivakumar as its leader at the Vidhana Soudha meeting at 4 pm today, after which preparations are likely to continue for the chief minister’s oath-taking ceremony. HT has learnt that the ceremony is expected to take place on June 3.
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Congress leader Siddaramaiah with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Minister of State KJ George and state MLA Yatindra Siddaramaiah on Friday, May 29
Karnataka CM News Live: The Congress legislature party is expected to formally elect D K Shivakumar as its leader at the Vidhana Soudha meeting at 4 pm on Saturday, after which preparations for the celebration are likely to continue as he will take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister. This comes two days after Siddaramaiah resigned from the post of Chief Minister, having completed a little over half of his term in power since taking charge after winning the 2023 Karnataka elections.
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Since the Congress won the Karnataka Assembly elections in 2023, there has been constant talk of a power-sharing arrangement between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar, which was reportedly endorsed by the party’s central leadership, and which could involve a transfer of power after two-and-a-half years.
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– The Congress called a meeting of its legislators in Karnataka on Saturday after holding marathon meetings in Delhi with Siddaramaiah and K.D. Shivakumar to outline the new government as the southern state prepares for the chief minister’s transition on Friday, a day after Siddaramaiah stepped down after months of speculation.
– While the name of the next chief minister has not yet been officially announced, the most important discussions that took place on Friday were the future role of Siddaramaiah and the number of new deputy chief ministers under Shivakumar. The party was considering restricting the number of these representatives to two from the previous formula, which included four, according to a previous HT report quoting leaders familiar with the matter.
– Siddaramaiah, who resigned on Thursday, said he had rejected an offer to enter the Rajya Sabha, adding that he wanted to serve the state and was not interested in national politics.
– Photos released from the meetings showed Siddaramaiah’s son Yatindra Siddaramaiah alongside senior Congress leaders, fueling speculation about his possible entry into the government. Some reports suggested that he could be nominated as deputy prime minister, but leaders involved in the discussions said Yatindra is more likely to enter the government as a minister.
A broader list of potential Cabinet candidates also began circulating within congressional circles on Friday evening. The leaders whose names are being discussed for inclusion in the new government are Yatindra Siddaramaiah, A S Ponnana, Birathi Suresh, HC Mahadevappa, Priyank Karg, MP Patel, G Parameshwara, Krishna Peregowda, Santosh Lad, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Ramalinga Reddy, Rizwan Arshad, UT Khader and Sharath. Bachegowda, as per an earlier HT report.
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May 30, 2026 at 11:04:29 am
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Karnataka CM news LIVE: What Siddaramaiah is after after stepping down as CM
Karnataka CM news LIVE: According to the party leader, the initial phase of discussion held on Friday centered on the appointment of Siddaramaiah as chairman of the state Guarantee Schemes Coordination Committee, a ministerial rank post. The committee supervises the implementation of social welfare plans through structures operating at the state, district, council or taluk levels.
However, people familiar with the matter said Siddaramaiah sought a broader coordination mechanism linking the Congress organization with the state government.
An earlier HT report quoted a senior leader familiar with the discussions as saying: “The BJP in Karnataka has a state president but also has a coordination committee headed by BS Yeddyurappa, which acts as an advisory body. Something similar is what is being looked for.”
May 30, 2026 at 10:38:32 am
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Karnataka News CM Live: Shivakumar arrives at Lok Bhavan
Karnataka CM news LIVE: State Congress president DK Shivakumar was seen arriving at Lok Bhavan a short while ago the 4pm Congress legislative party meeting in which he is scheduled to be selected as the next leader, paving the way for his swearing-in for the chief minister’s post.
May 30, 2026 at 10:28:57 am
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Karnataka CM news LIVE: Congress leaders arrive at Siddaramaiah’s residence
Karnataka CM news LIVE: Karnataka Congress leaders KJ George and BZ Zameer Ahmad Khan were seen arriving at the residence of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru this morning.
The Karnataka CLP meeting is scheduled to be held at 4 pm today.
May 30, 2026 at 10:00:05 AM
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Karnataka CM news LIVE: Siddaramaiah seeks politically significant administration for his son Yathindra
At the heart of Friday’s talks on the reconstituted Karnataka government with DK Shivakumar as chief minister was Siddaramaiah’s future role in state politics and formation of the next government.
While Siddaramaiah resigned from his post as chief minister on Thursday, he rejected the party’s offer to move to the Rajya Sabha.
Discussions also focused on the number of deputy chief ministers in the new dispensation, with the Congress reportedly considering limiting the posts to two instead of an earlier proposal of four, HT had reported earlier, citing leaders familiar with the matter.
Pictures released after the meetings showed Siddaramaiah’s son, Yatindra Siddaramaiah, alongside senior Congress leaders, sparking speculation about his possible entry into the government. While some reports suggested he could be nominated for the deputy prime minister’s post, leaders involved in the talks indicated that Yatindra is likely to be appointed as a cabinet minister.
“Siddaramaiah wants Yatindra in a politically important department. The social welfare portfolio is among the options under discussion,” a leader familiar with the talks said.
May 30, 2026 at 9:42:58 am
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Karnataka CM News Live: Scoop on the new government under Shivakumar
Karnataka CM news LIVE: HT has learned that the new government with Shivakumar as chief minister will have two deputy chief ministers, with the post being offered to Satish Jarkiholi. There is no word on acceptance from him yet.
Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah’s son Yatindra is set to be a minister in the Karnataka government which Shivakumar will lead as chief minister, HT has learnt.
(With inputs from Sunetra Choudhary)
May 30, 2026 9:38:21 AM
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Karnataka CM News Live: Prominent Astrologer Participates in Shivakumar CM Task Prediction
Karnataka CM news LIVE: A leading astrologer has predicted a long tenure for Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar at the helm of the state administration.
His predictions assume significance as Shivakumar is widely expected to be elected as the leader of the Congress legislature party in Karnataka.
Select mine Dwarakanath Guruji has three appointments for Shivakumar, the Kanakapura MLA, to take over as the new chief minister.
“I have fixed three dates for him. I mean Sunday (May 31), June 5 and June 6,” Guruji told news agency PTI.
He also said that Shivakumar will return to power after the 2028 Assembly elections.
(via PTI)
May 30, 2026 9:29:03 AM
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Karnataka CM news LIVE: Main Congress meets to elect legislative party leader at 4 pm
Karnataka CM news LIVE: The Congress is scheduled to hold a meeting of its legislators in Karnataka today, a day after holding a series of high-level discussions in Delhi. In Friday’s meetings, Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar finalizes the formation of the new government, a day after the former stepped down as chief minister following months of speculation about a leadership change.
The meeting to elect the legislative party leader will be held today at 4 pm at Vidana Sodha in Bengaluru.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi met both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to discuss government formation, organizational restructuring and the challenge of balancing rival factions within the state unit, people familiar with the discussions said.
May 30, 2026 at 9:15:00 AM
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Karnataka CM News Live: Siddaramaiah’s son Yatindra to be minister under Shivakumar
Karnataka CM news LIVE: Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra is set to be a minister in the Karnataka government which Shivakumar will lead as chief minister, HT has learnt.
May 30, 2026 9:11:24 AM
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Karnataka CM news LIVE: Shivakumar to be appointed next chief minister today, will take oath on June 3
Karnataka CM news LIVE: The Congress legislature party is expected to formally elect DK Shivakumar as its leader at the Vidhana Soudha meeting at 4 pm on Saturday, after which preparations for the celebration are likely to continue as he will take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister.
He is expected to be sworn in on June 3, HT has learnt.
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