Karnataka Transition: CM-designate DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah hold high-level huddle with Kharge, Rahul Gandhi over Cabinet blueprint
New Delhi, June 2
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting with Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah in Delhi to finalise the state's new Cabinet and the upcoming Rajya Sabha poll nominees.
The meeting at the party headquarters comes on the heels of Siddaramaiah's resignation as Chief Minister, which officially set in motion the scheduled leadership transition, allowing Shivakumar to lead the state government.
Meanwhile, today Shivakumar arrived at the residence of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital for discussions on cabinet formation and key organisational appointments ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.
The meeting assumes significance as the Congress high command moves closer to finalising the composition of the new Karnataka cabinet, including ministerial berths, the Deputy Chief Minister's post and organisational restructuring within the state unit.
Earlier in the day, Senior Congress leaders from Karnataka gathered in New Delhi for a series of consultations with the party leadership. Karnataka caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal and several other senior leaders were also part of the deliberations at Kharge's residence.
The swearing-in ceremony of Shivakumar as Chief Minister is scheduled to take place at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru on June 3 at 4 pm.
Earlier, Siddaramaiah met party leaders in Delhi, while Karnataka Congress MLA Priyank Kharge also met Mallikarjun Kharge amid speculation regarding his role in the new cabinet.
Further details on the final cabinet structure are expected following the conclusion of the high-level discussions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an outsider looking in, this seems like a very careful power-sharing arrangement. The Congress high command is clearly trying to keep both Vokkaliga and OBC communities happy. Smart politics, but will it deliver governance?
Lets see if the cabinet reflects real talent or just caste equations. Karnataka needs development, not just political jugglery. Hope they focus on Bengaluru traffic and water issues first! 🚗💧
This is just the beginning. The real challenge for DK Shivakumar will be managing the factionalism within the party. Siddu's supporters wont be happy, and Priyank Kharge will also want a big role. Buckle up, Karnataka! 😅
I appreciate the peaceful transition of power within Congress, unlike some other parties that have drama every time. But I hope the new cabinet has at least 30% women. We need more voices like mine in decision-making! 🙏
The high command culture is still strong in Congress. One meeting in Delhi and everything is decided. Shouldnt the state MLAs have more say in who gets what portfolio? Just saying.
All the best to DK Shivakumar! He has the experience and energy.
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