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Karnataka Today newsletter: 16 new MLAs skip oath-taking at Legislative Assembly, and more

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M.B. Patil claim that Siddaramaiah will be CM for 5 years triggers tension among Congress leaders

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar indicated to journalists that the Congress high command is aware of the power-sharing pact in Karnataka.

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Randeep Singh Surjewala thanks Shiva Rajkumar, wife Geeta for support in Karnataka Assembly elections

Geeta Shiva Rajkumar is daughter of former CM S. Bangarappa. During the run-up to the campaign, she joined the Congress in the presence of KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar.

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Karnataka govt. asks for long-term measures to prevent flooding in Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has sought a long-term plan for rain relief in Bengaluru, according to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

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Most MLAs take oath in the name of God and Constitution, some in the name of voters, Gomata, and even DKS

Though a majority of the newly-elect MLAs took oath in the name of God and the Constitution of India, a few of them took oath in the name of voters and local deities.

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DKS calls on former Chief Ministers

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday called on former Chief Ministers H.D. Deve Gowda, S.M. Krishna, and M. Veerappa Moily to seek their blessings and advise on assuming new responsibility.

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BJP’s Basanagouda Patil Yatnal takes oath in the name of Hindutva, Gomata

Though a majority of newly-elect MLAs took oath in the name of God and the Constitution of India, a few of them took oath in the name of voters and local deities.

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Congress workers perform rituals with cow urine at Vidhana Soudha symbolising washing away ‘corrupt BJP government’

The workers said they performed the pooja to remove the ‘40% sarkara’ tag attached to Karnataka when the BJP was in charge of the government.

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Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar, newly-elected MLAs take oath in first session of 16th Legislative Assembly

R.V. Deshpande, the seniormost and 9-term member of the House, served as pro-tem speaker. He administered the oath of office to all the other MLAs.

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DKS harks back on Veerendra Patil episode

Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday claimed that he was the one who informed about the illness of the then Chief Minister, the late Veerendra Patil, to the then Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi, in 1989.

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Discussion on Cabinet expansion to resume after session; CM, Dy. CM to head back to Delhi

Consultations over expansion of the Cabinet are expected to resume after the special legislature session comes to an end on Wednesday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will head back to Delhi to meet the Central leaders.

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"Not happy....": Shivakumar on Congress majority in Karnataka, sets Lok Sabha polls as "next target"

A day after being sworn in as the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minsiter, DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that he is "not happy" even after the party's thumping victory in the state adding that the next target is the upcoming Lok Sabha elections slated next year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Siddaramaiah | An AHINDA leader’s new innings

The Hindu profiles: Siddaramaiah | An AHINDA leader’s new innings

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Three among eight Ministers who took oath are from Bengaluru

Among the eight who took oath as Ministers on Saturday, three - K.J. George, Ramalinga Reddy, and B.Z. Zameer Ahemed Khan - are from Bengaluru

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Differences over pick of Ministers led to only eight being inducted

It appears that differences on names of MLAs to be inducted into the ministry between the camps of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was among the reasons for swearing in of only eight Ministers on Saturday.

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Siddaramaiah and DKS sworn in amidst a sea of party workers and admirers

Amidst a boisterous crowd running into several thousands, and in the presence of a host of national leaders, Congress Legislative Party leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday took oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka along with KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar who was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister.

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Siddaramaiah sworn in as CM; approves five ‘guarantees’ at first Cabinet

Siddaramaiah was sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka and D.K. Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister at a grand ceremony, attended by thousands, at Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. Hours later, the first Cabinet meeting, presided over by the former, approved implementation of five “guarantees” that the Congress had promised to voters in its…

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Congress ignores Dalits, Muslims in new Karnataka govt, says Mayawati

Ms. Mayawati said the Congress ignored the Dalit community.

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Siddaramaiah to take oath as Karnataka CM today; DK Shivakumar to sworn in as his deputy

Congress veteran Siddharamaiah will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka for the second term on Saturday afternoon, along with Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar as his deputy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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8 Congress MLAs to take oath as Ministers with CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar in Karnataka

Setting rest to speculation partially, the Congress on Saturday morning released the list of 8 legislators who will be taking oath along with Congress Legislative Party Leader Siddaramaiah and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday.

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8 Congress MLAs to take oath as ministers with CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar in Karnataka

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Congress profile ‘rebuilt’, need to check factions for 2024: What editorials said on Karnataka solution

A day after the Congress leadership put an end to days of uncertainty by choosing party leader Siddaramaiah for the Karnataka chief minister’s post and DK Shivakumar as the deputy CM, editorials in prominent English dailies hailed the party’s success but pointed out the need to keep factions in check.

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Two to tango: On the Congress settling the leadership issue in Karnataka

With the Chief Ministership issued settled in Karnataka, the Congress needs to fulfil promises made to the people, and build a Karnataka model

Dynamite News

Karnataka: CM-designate Siddaramaiah to stake claim today to form government; Oath taking event on Saturday

After days of deliberation, Congress on Thursday announced that party leader Siddaramaiah will be the next Karnataka Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar will be Dy Chief Minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Siddaramaiah to be next Karnataka Chief Minister; Deputy CM post for Shivakumar; oath taking on Saturday

Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal announced the names of Siddarmaiah as Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar as Dy CM of Karnataka. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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