Live Updates | DK Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah For Karnataka CM Battle: Top Congress Leader Says Decision Done

Live Updates: Siddaramaiah, the former Chief Minister, is said to have the backing of most MLAs; while DK Shivakumar is the favourite of top party leaders in the state.

Written By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: May 17, 2023, 09:47 PM IST | Source:

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Live Updates: The DK Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah battle for the Karnataka Chief Minister's chair post Congress' thumping victory in the state doesn't seem to end soon as both the leaders are adamant on getting the prime position. Siddaramaiah, the former Chief Minister, is said to have the backing of most MLAs; while DK Shivakumar is the favourite of top party leaders in the state. The party leadership, as per the initial inputs, had offered the Deputy Chief Minister post along with plum portfolios to Shivakumar, an offer he rejected. Hectic parley are being held in Delhi in order to reach a consensus between the two top leaders.

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17 May 2023

21:47 IST

'Not An Infighting, Matter In High Command's Hands'

EXCLUSIVE | VIDEO: "It's not an infighting. The scene has been shifted to Delhi," says Karnataka Congress leader G Parameshwara on the delay in announcing the name of the new Karnataka CM. pic.twitter.com/HRkPGFEvRk

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 17, 2023

19:49 IST

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar arrives at the residence of the party's incharge for the state, Randeep Surjewala in Delhi.

Live Updates | DK Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah For Karnataka CM Battle: Top Congress Leader Says Decision Done

Live Updates: Siddaramaiah, the former Chief Minister, is said to have the backing of most MLAs; while DK Shivakumar is the favourite of top party leaders in the state.

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