DK Shivakumar Accepts Deputy Chief Minister Role in Karnataka Congress After Sonia Gandhi's Intervention.
18-05-2023
DK Shivakumar accepts the role of Deputy Chief Minister in Karnataka Congress after discussions and Sonia Gandhi's intervention.
Siddaraiamah is chosen for the Chief Minister post by the Congress's top brass.
The deadlock is resolved after Sonia Gandhi speaks to DK Shivakumar, who had initially demanded the Chief Minister post.
The Congress Legislative Party meeting in Bengaluru will finalize the official announcement, likely to be made in the evening.
Mr. Shivakumar and Mr. Siddaramaiah met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Party General Secretary KC Venugopal to present their cases for the Chief Minister position.
The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, and the power-sharing arrangement is being fine-tuned.
DK Shivakumar, known for his organizational capabilities, had insisted on the top post citing his work over the past four years but ultimately accepted the number 2 spot.
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