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D. K. Shivakumar INCKanakapura
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Basavaraj Bommai BJPShiggaon
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H.D. Kumaraswamy JDSChannapatna
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Nikhil Kumaraswamy JDSRamanagara
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G. Parameshwara INCKoratagere (SC)
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Swearing-in ceremony ends in Bengaluru, 24 ministers inducted | Highlights
Updated on May 27, 2023 02:00 PM IST
24 MLAs are being inducted into CM Siddaramaiah's cabinet in Bengaluru's Raj Bhavan as the oath-taking ceremony is underway. Follow for the latest updates.
![Swearing-in ceremony ends with 24 ministers being inducted into the ministry. Swearing-in ceremony ends with 24 ministers being inducted into the ministry.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/27/550x309/Screenshot_2023-05-27_135039_1685175654406_1685175708775.png)
DK Shivakumar bows on Karnataka Vidhan Soudha steps as a sign of respect | VIDEO
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar will continue as the party's state unit chief till the end of next year's parliamentary elections.
![Congress leader DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka's Dy Chief Minister, at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Saturday, May 20, 2023.(PTI) Congress leader DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka's Dy Chief Minister, at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Saturday, May 20, 2023.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/20/148x111/dk_shivakumar_takes_oath_as_deputy_cm_karnataka_1684574665267_1684574665588.jpg)
Published on May 20, 2023 03:02 PM IST
Siddaramaiah's thumbs-up after becoming K'taka CM, DKS settles for No 2 role
Karnataka election results: The Congress crushed the Bharatiya Janata Party in the May 10 election, winning 135 of the state's 224 seats; the BJP won just 66.
Updated on May 20, 2023 02:34 PM IST
8 MLAs are ministers in Karnataka's new cabinet: All you need to know
A letter to the Governor by the Karnataka Congress Legislative Party named eight MLAs who are set to become ministers in Siddaramaiah's new cabinet.
![MB Patil, Priyank Kharge and G Parameshwara are the first MLA's among eight to become cabinet ministers in Siddaramaiah's new government. MB Patil, Priyank Kharge and G Parameshwara are the first MLA's among eight to become cabinet ministers in Siddaramaiah's new government.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/20/148x111/WhatsApp_Image_2023-05-20_at_9.32.49_AM_1684568564620_1684568585694.jpeg)
Updated on May 20, 2023 01:50 PM IST
Eight MLAs to take oath as ministers at Siddaramaiah's swearing-in ceremony
Eight MLAs are set to take oath as ministers in Siddaramaiah's new government, along with Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar, today.
![Karnataka Congress leaders during the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, in Bengaluru on Sunday. (Image for representation)(PTI) Karnataka Congress leaders during the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, in Bengaluru on Sunday. (Image for representation)(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/20/148x111/congress_mla_resolution_1684078712293_1684554801088.jpg)
Updated on May 20, 2023 11:18 AM IST
Top highlights on Karnataka assembly election 2023, from campaigns to CM race
Here is Hindustan Times' entire coverage of the Karnataka Assembly Election 2023, from the results to the oath-taking ceremony of the new chief minister.
![Congress emerged as the single largest party after securing 135 seats out of 224. Congress emerged as the single largest party after securing 135 seats out of 224.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/20/148x111/One-assembly-election-can-only-provide-limited-cue_1684425306817_1684552468888.jpg)
Updated on May 20, 2023 02:54 PM IST
Karnataka Highlights: 3-day Legislative Assembly session from Monday
Karnataka CM swearing-in ceremony Highlights: Congress's cabinet list includes eight MLAs who will be sworn in as ministers during the oath-taking ceremony.
![Siddaramaiah takes oath as the chief minister of Karnataka in Bengaluru. Siddaramaiah takes oath as the chief minister of Karnataka in Bengaluru.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/20/148x111/FwjcjjXacAA9NmR_1684566961646_1684566966908.jpeg)
Updated on May 20, 2023 09:25 PM IST
With CM post settled, Siddaramaiah, DKS in Delhi to discuss cabinet formation
The Congress has 135 lawmakers and in the first go, the party may not induct more than 30 ministers, senior party leaders said.
![Senior Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar at the residence of party leader KC Venugopal for a meeting, in New Delhi, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (PTI) Senior Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar at the residence of party leader KC Venugopal for a meeting, in New Delhi, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/19/148x111/siddaramaiah_dk_shivakumar_in_delhi_1684486235608_1684486235916.jpg)
Published on May 19, 2023 02:55 PM IST
Siddaramaiah named CM. Sonia Gandhi's call to DK Shivakumar sealed the deal?
The Congress central leadership on Thursday announced that Siddaramaiah would be Karnataka CM, while DK Shivakumar would be his only deputy.
![Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and DK Shivakumar.(File) Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and DK Shivakumar.(File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/18/148x111/cd91787e-434a-11ed-8f22-38afe315c627_1664824299453_1684429694315.jpg)
Updated on May 19, 2023 01:44 AM IST
Is DK Shivakumar ‘upset’ about Karnataka deputy CM post? Here's what he said
After settling for the deputy chief minister post, DK Shivakumar said, “When people have given such a big mandate, we should definitely be happy.”
![Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar ahead of the party's release of the manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly elections,(PTI) Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar ahead of the party's release of the manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly elections,(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/18/148x111/PTI05-02-2023-000073A-0_1684407544232_1684407682288.jpg)
Updated on May 18, 2023 04:38 PM IST
'Karnataka's secure future…our top priority': Deputy CM designate DK Shivakumar
As Congress formally made its announcement on the new Karnataka CM, deputy CM designate DK Shivakumar tweeted that the state's secure future is its priority.
![DK Shivakumar tweeted a picture of himself with Karnataka CM designate Siddaramaiah and Mallikarjun Kharge. DK Shivakumar tweeted a picture of himself with Karnataka CM designate Siddaramaiah and Mallikarjun Kharge.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/18/148x111/FwZASHGXoAUid1J_1684393515011_1684393524689.jpg)
Updated on May 18, 2023 12:51 PM IST
Highlights: Sidda, DKS meet Karnataka governor, stake claim to form govt
Siddaramaiah has been named as the next chief minister of Karnataka while DK Shivakumar will be his deputy. Follow for latest updates.
![Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar meet governor Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot. Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar meet governor Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/18/148x111/e768cc5f-f973-422c-b037-de1dc5224681_1684425709475_1684425737144.jpg)
Updated on May 19, 2023 05:10 AM IST
Congress picks troubleshooter DK Shivakumar as Karnataka's deputy CM. 10 points
Congress decided to offer the chief ministerial position to Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to make his deputy.
![Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar.(PTI) Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/18/148x111/PTI05-13-2023-000481B-0_1684373101306_1684373135728.jpg)
Updated on May 18, 2023 08:56 AM IST
Siddaramaiah to take oath as Karnataka CM on May 20; Shivakumar to be his deputy
The Congress has decided a rotational tenure of 2.5 years for both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar.
![Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were the main architects of the Congress victory in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were the main architects of the Congress victory in Karnataka.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/17/148x111/siddaramaiah_1684366250873_1684366251219.jpg)
Updated on May 18, 2023 07:55 AM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Sunetra Choudhury | Written by Aryan Prakash
Corruption in Karnataka politics
A pre-poll survey in Karnataka showed most voters inured to petty corruption even though the outgoing BJP government's terms was rocked by news of bribery
![The survey was conducted between April 20 and 28. The survey covered 2143 voters registered in 82 polling booths across 21 of the State’s 224 Assembly constituencies. (Arijit Sen/HT Photo/Representative Image) The survey was conducted between April 20 and 28. The survey covered 2143 voters registered in 82 polling booths across 21 of the State’s 224 Assembly constituencies. (Arijit Sen/HT Photo/Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/17/148x111/karnataka-assembly-election-prepration_6a9bb9a0-965b-11e8-bd6f-c32900bc590c_1684327971774.jpg)
Published on May 17, 2023 06:30 PM IST
Prashant Kishor cautions Cong on Karnataka win: ‘mistaking outcome for a hint…’
Prashant Kishor's cautionary message comes at a time when Congress leaders are holding hectic parleys to decide on the next Karnataka CM.
![Poll strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor.(PTI / File) Poll strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor.(PTI / File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/17/148x111/Prashant-Kishor_on_Congress_karnataka_win_1684326699049_1684326699321.jpg)
Published on May 17, 2023 06:12 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
DK Shivakumar gets ‘deputy+6 portfolios’ offer, Cong warns against speculation
The Congress, however, rejected the reports and said the deliberations on the Karnataka chief minister's post were still underway.
![Congress Karnataka chief DK Shivakumar met Rahul Gandhi amid the ongoing suspense over the chief ministerial face.(AP file) Congress Karnataka chief DK Shivakumar met Rahul Gandhi amid the ongoing suspense over the chief ministerial face.(AP file)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/17/148x111/karnataka_cm_suspense_shivakumar_or_siddaramaiah_1684247131837_1684313738462.jpg)
Updated on May 17, 2023 04:55 PM IST
‘No controversy’: Karnataka CM hopeful Parameshwara on Cong impasse
Congress leader G Parameshwara had said he too could gather '50 MLA’s and go to Delhi', but was abstaining because he had principles.
![Congress leader G Parameshwara.(AP File Photo) Congress leader G Parameshwara.(AP File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/17/148x111/Parameshwara_1684302375200_1684302375602.jpg)
Updated on May 17, 2023 11:44 AM IST
Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy | Highlights
The oath-taking ceremony of the next CM and deputy CM of Karnataka will be held in Bengaluru on May 20, claims report.
![Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar. (PTI)(HT_PRINT) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/17/148x111/Congress-president-Mallikarjun-Kharge-with-former-_1684026980062_1684311048534.jpg)
Updated on May 18, 2023 10:56 AM IST
Kharge likely to announce next Karnataka CM tomorrow in Bengaluru: Report
Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar met party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence separately.
![Congress party Karnataka state chief DK Shivakumar, left, and his colleague and senior leader Siddaramaiah, right.(AP) Congress party Karnataka state chief DK Shivakumar, left, and his colleague and senior leader Siddaramaiah, right.(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/16/148x111/karnataka_cm_suspense_shivakumar_or_siddaramaiah_1684247131837_1684247132140.jpg)
Published on May 16, 2023 08:01 PM IST
Congress tries to blunt BJP's attack with ‘LoP’ question: ‘Who and by what date’
The BJP is yet to declare the name of the leader of the opposition in Karnataka assembly.
![BJP leaders and former Karnataka chief ministers Basavaraj Bommai and BS Yediyurappa.(ANI / File) BJP leaders and former Karnataka chief ministers Basavaraj Bommai and BS Yediyurappa.(ANI / File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/16/148x111/congress_to_bjp_on_LoP_karnataka_1684228431820_1684228431994.jpg)
Published on May 16, 2023 02:48 PM IST
Karnataka conundrum: Rahul Gandhi steps in as DK Shivakumar arrives in Delhi
Rahul Gandhi drove to Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi and held a closed-door meeting over Karnataka's next CM.
![Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar are in New Delhi and lobbying for the Karnataka CM post.(File) Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar are in New Delhi and lobbying for the Karnataka CM post.(File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/16/148x111/8ae0e46c-6517-11ed-b7f8-ce09d82c1fb2_1668538864396_1684228050440.jpg)
Updated on May 16, 2023 02:52 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Karnataka's Chitradurga villagers refuse to pay electricity bill. Here is why
In a viral video, villagers were seen getting into an argument with the meter readers, asking them why they are coming to take the electricity charges.
![Karnataka's Chitradurga villagers refuse to pay electricity bill. Karnataka's Chitradurga villagers refuse to pay electricity bill.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/16/148x111/The-Maharashtra-State-Electricity-Distribution-Com_1683651963383_1684223228519.jpg)
Published on May 16, 2023 01:19 PM IST
Delhi-bound Shivakumar's ‘will not backstab’ message amid Karnataka CM suspense
Siddaramaiah, the other frontrunner for Karnataka chief minister's post, had arrived in New Delhi on Monday.
![Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar speaks to the media on his Delhi visit in Bengaluru on Monday. (ANI) Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar speaks to the media on his Delhi visit in Bengaluru on Monday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/16/148x111/ANI-20230515242-0_1684210168650_1684210183609.jpg)
Updated on May 16, 2023 10:01 AM IST
Karnataka CM Race highlights: Kharge's meet with Siddaramaiah and DKS over
After a massive win in Karnataka, the Congress party is yet to decide its chief ministerial face and the decision is likely to be made today.
Updated on May 17, 2023 04:55 AM IST
Karnataka cliffhanger: Shivakumar to be in Delhi; Congress decision likely today
While DK Shivakumar cancelled his visit to New Delhi citing a "stomach infection", Siddaramaiah remained tight-lipped over Karnataka CM post.
![Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar during celebrations after the party's win in Karnataka assembly elections in Bengaluru.(PTI) Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar during celebrations after the party's win in Karnataka assembly elections in Bengaluru.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/16/148x111/PTI05-13-2023-000434B-0_1684198092344_1684198137288.jpg)
Updated on May 16, 2023 07:55 AM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Karnataka CM race gets another twist as DK Shivakumar cancels Delhi visit
Shivakumar was expected to join Siddaramaiah in Delhi where the duo was likely to meet the top party leaders ahead of decision on next Karnataka chief minister.
![Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar addresses a press conference in Bengaluru on Monday.(ANI) Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar addresses a press conference in Bengaluru on Monday.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/15/148x111/dk_shivakumar_delhi_visit_cancelled_1684158159055_1684158159330.jpg)
Published on May 15, 2023 07:38 PM IST