"All national leaders, Congress CMs to attend DK Shivakumar's ceremony": HC Balakrishna
Bengaluru, June 1
Ahead of the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka designate Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, senior Congress leader HC Balakrishna on Monday confirmed that all national leaders of the party and Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled states will attend the high-profile event.
Speaking to ANI in Bengaluru, Balakrishna expressed confidence that the transition of power would take place seamlessly.
"All the national leaders are coming, and all the Chief Ministers of the Congress party will attend the ceremony. I hope everything will go smoothly; there is no problem at all. All our national leaders are coming to attend the oath-taking ceremony," Balakrishna said.
The senior leader further informed that the mega event will be followed by a significant party organisational program near Race Course Road.
"After this ceremony, they will proceed to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Congress Bhavan near Race Course Road. All senior leaders will participate there alongside the block presidents, MLAs, MPs, and MLCs; everybody will be present there," he added.
Earlier, with the Congress leadership deciding the contours of the new Karnataka cabinet, which will be formed under the leadership of DK Shivakumar, party leader Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, said he had been assured by Rahul Gandhi that he would be inducted into the cabinet.
Yathindra Siddaramaiah said he was not looking at a particular portfolio. Asked if he is looking to be Deputy Chief Minister, he said "No".
Meanwhile, Shivakumar was elected leader of the Congress Legislative Party in Karnataka on Saturday following the resignation of Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister.
Shivkumar, who is the Karnataka chief minister designate, arrived in the national capital on Monday to meet the Congress high command ahead of his swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 3.
Speaking to reporters upon his arrival, Shivakumar extended his good wishes to the people of Karnataka. "My good wishes to Karnataka. The people of Karnataka had been waiting for a long time."
Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah are expected to hold a meeting with the Congress high command in New Delhi on Monday about cabinet formation. Sources said Siddharamaiah has proposed the formation of a coordination committee in the state.
— ANI
Reader Comments
All this show of strength is fine, but what about the common man's issues? Roads in Bengaluru are still a mess, water scarcity is real in many districts. I hope this ceremony is not just a photo-op. Yathindra Siddaramaiah's comment about being assured a cabinet berth feels like old-style politics.
Exciting times for Karnataka politics! DK Shivakumar has worked hard for this moment. The new Congress Bhavan groundbreaking ceremony near Race Course Road is symbolic—shows party is here to stay. Just hope there's no infighting later, as we've seen in some states before. Best wishes to the new CM! 🙏
Honestly, I'm tired of these ceremonial events while basic services lag. The article says 'seamless transition'—let's see if that translates to seamless governance. Yathindra being assured a cabinet post by Rahul Gandhi shows how the system works. But I'll wait and watch; actions speak louder than swearing-ins. 😒
Big day for Karnataka! All national leaders attending means Congress is taking this seriously. But I'm curious about the coordination committee Siddaramaiah proposed—is that to balance factions? Hope Shivakumar gets a free hand to govern. The people of Karnataka deserve progress, not political drama. Jai Karnataka! 🚩
I'm happy for Shivakumar but a bit skeptical. The article mentions 'high command'—that's the real power, right? Local issues like Bengaluru traffic, drought in North Karnataka, and education need immediate attention. Let's see if this grand ceremony translates into action on the ground. Good luck to
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