Elections 2023

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.

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)

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.

Congress leader Siddaramaiah flashes a thumbs up sign after taking oath as Chief Minister, at Bengaluru's Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (ANI)

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.

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)

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.

Updated on May 20, 2023 02:54 PM IST

ByShobhit Gupta, Yamini C S

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.

Updated on May 20, 2023 09:25 PM IST

ByMallika Soni

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)

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)

Updated on May 19, 2023 01:44 AM IST

ByAniruddha Dhar

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)

Updated on May 18, 2023 04:38 PM IST

ByRitu Maria Johny

'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.

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.

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)

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.

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Updated on May 18, 2023 07:55 AM IST

ByHT 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)

Published on May 17, 2023 06:30 PM IST

ByA Narayana

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)

Published on May 17, 2023 06:12 PM IST

ByHT 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)

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)

Updated on May 17, 2023 11:44 AM IST

ByAryan Prakash

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)

Updated on May 18, 2023 10:56 AM IST

ByHT News Desk, Yamini C S

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)

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)

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)

Updated on May 16, 2023 02:52 PM IST

ByAniruddha 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.

Published on May 16, 2023 01:19 PM IST

ByPathi Venkata Thadhagath

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)