Karnataka CM swearing in ceremony live updates: Siddaramaiah & DK Shivakumar meet guv, stake claim to form Karnataka govt

CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar leave from Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru after meeting the Governor.

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot invites CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar to take oath along with team members on May 20 at 12.30pm

The observers, along with state in-charge Randeep Surjewala, announced the high command's decision to have Siddaramaiah as CLP leader and DK Shivakumar as KPCC chief as well as deputy CM-elect. They will be taking the oath on May 20: Congress leader Priyanka Kharge.

"Congratulations to Siddaramaiah on being chosen as the CM of Karnataka. I wish that you fulfill the aspirations of the people of Karnataka," tweets former CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai

DK Shivakumar moved a single line resolution and proposed the name of Siddaramaiah as the CLP leader, which all others endorsed unanimously: Congress leader Eshwar Khandre after the CLP meet in Bengaluru.

Congress delegation, including CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar, meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form the Government.

Congress delegation arrives at the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to stake claim to form the government.

A Congress delegation is expected to arrive at the Raj Bhavan shortly to meet Governor to stake claim to form the government in the state.

Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar leave from Congress office in Bengaluru.

RV Deshpande, HK Patil, MB Patil and Lakshmi Hebbalkar proposed Siddaramaiah's name

Congress Legislative Party (CLP) approves the name of Siddaramaiah as the CLP leader.

CLP meeting underway in Bengaluru

Congress Legislature Party meeting to formally elect Siddaramaiah as its leader begins in Bengaluru

Deputy CM-designate D K Shivakumar at the party office in Bengaluru, as he arrives for Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to attend swearing-in of Congress government in Karnataka: JD(U) spokesperson Rajib Ranjan

Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar have landed in Bengaluru

"Everything is well and will be well. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge said that we all have to work together and we accepted it," Shivakumar said.

"When people have given such a big mandate, we should definitely be happy and deliver and fulfil the promises. That is our main motto and agenda. "Why should I be upset? There is a long way to go," he said.

Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who will be the deputy CM of Karnataka, on Thursday said that there was nothing to be upset about and there is a "long way to go".

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, NC chief Farooq Abdullah and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik have been invited for the oath-taking ceremony.

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: All our allies will be invited (to the oath-taking ceremony). This is not a celebration but Congress's dedication to democracy ... those who want to fight for democracy and save the Constitution, can attend the event: Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC in-charge of Karnataka

We will invite people from like-minded parties to take part in the swearing-in ceremony in Karnataka: Congress general secretary K C Venugopal

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Karnataka CM designate Siddaramaiah in a phone call invited Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin for swearing-in ceremony which is scheduled on May 20

Karnataka CM News Live: Former Karnataka deputy CM Dr G Parameshwar went to Raj Bhavan as a representative of the Congress and met Karnataka Governor Thavarchand Gehlot and gave information about the formation of the government by the Congress, which has won victory in 135 seats in the state elections.

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: Karnataka CM-elect Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-elect DK Shivakumar reach Delhi Airport to return to Bengaluru.

Karnataka CM News Live: Congress repeat show in 2024 Lok Sabha elections not a certainty, say rival parties

With the assembly elections now done and dusted, major political parties in Karnataka are about to begin strategising for next year’s Lok Sabha polls. While the Congress hopes to continue with its winning streak, political observers believe that a repeat show by the party in the 2024 national elections need not necessarily be a done deal, given that voters are often known to vote differently in assembly and Lok Sabha polls.

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah, along with other leaders of the party including MB Patil, arrive at the Delhi airport as they leave for Bengaluru.

Karnataka CM Swearing in Ceremony Live: Congress bagged 135 seats in Karnataka elections

Congress bagged 135 seats in the May 10 elections to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly ousting the ruling BJP, which got 66 seats while the Janata Dal (Secular) secured 19 seats.

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: Preparations underway for swearing-in ceremony

Meanwhile, preparations are underway at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium where the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government is expected to be held on May 20.

Karnataka CM News Live: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar express commitment to work unitedly

After the announcement of their names as the new Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka respectively on Thursday, Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar have both expressed their commitment to work unitedly for the welfare of the people of the state. Ending days of suspense, the Congress today announced Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka and D K Shivakumar as his only deputy in the soon-to-formed cabinet.

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: Preparations are underway at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium where swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government is expected to be held on May 20.

Karnataka CM Swearing In Ceremony: JD(S) slump throws door open to bipolar order in Karnataka

The poor performance of regional player JD(S) in the recent assembly polls has raised the possibility of Karnataka heading towards a bipolar political order, leaving the two arch-rivals at daggers drawn - Congress and BJP - with no third player in sight.

Karnataka CM News Live: All Congress leaders, including top leadership, worked very hard to make Karnataka victory a reality: General Secretary K C Venugopal

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: Shivakumar will continue as the PCC president till the end of parliamentary elections, says Venugopal at Congress press briefing

Karnataka CM Swearing in Ceremony Live: Siddaramaiah will be sworn in as the next chief minister of the state on May 20 at 12:30 pm: Venugopal

Karnataka CM News Live: DK Shivakumar will be only deputy CM in the state: Venugopal

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: Siddaramaiah will be the chief minister of Karnataka: Venugopal

Congress believes in consensus and not dictatorship: Venugopal

Karnataka CM News Live: Congress thanks Sonia Gandhi for her contribution.

Karnataka CM Swearing in Ceremony Live: Congress general secretary KC Venugopal addresses media.

Karnataka CM News Live: Congress to hold press briefing at 11:30am, say TV reports.

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: KPCC writes to all legislators

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief has written to all legislators, asking them to attend the meeting of newly-elected MLAs, MLCs and MPs at the Indira Gandhi Bhavan on Queen's Road at 7 pm.

Karnataka CM News Live: Meet at KC Venugopal's residence ends.

Karnataka CM News Live: Celebrations break out outside Siddaramaiah's residence, at his native village

Celebrations broke out near the residence of Siddaramaiah here and at his native village in Mysuru district on Thursday morning after it emerged that he will be the next Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah's supporters shouted slogans in his favour as the news came out that he would take oath as the CM on May 20.

Karnataka CM Oath Taking Live: Siddaramaiah reaches KC Venugopal's residence.

Karnataka CM Swearing In Live: In the larger interest of the party why not: DK Shivakumar confirms to India Today his becoming new Karnataka Dy CM and Siddaramaiah as new CM.

Karnataka CM News Live: Siddaramaiah to meet Congress general secretary KC Venugopal shortly.

Karnataka CM Swearing in Ceremony Live: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to invite opposition leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka CM & Dy CM.

According to sources, The Gandhis, Congress CMs and senior Congress leaders will also attend the event in Bengaluru.