Siddaramaiah

• 

  'Shubh Muhurat', Rahul Gandhi's Availability: Why DK Shivakumar Picked June 3 For Oath

  DK Shivakumar Likely To Take Oath As Karnataka Chief Minister On June 3: Sources

• 

  DK Shivakumar's Agenda: Cabinet Picks, Power Play And Managing Siddaramaiah

  With DK Shivakumar, the quintessential organisational man, mostly likely to take over as the new chief minister of Karnataka, the question uppermost on everyone's mind is: can he lift a fatigued Congress government out of its stupor and give it a second wind in time for the next assembly elections in 2028? Or, will his immediate predecessor Sidd...

• 

  The Trials And Tribulations Of DK Shivakumar As Shared By His Astrologer

  On how DK Shivakumar spent the last three years as Siddaramaiah's deputy, his astrologer Bellur Dwarakanath said the Congress leader is not someone who gives up easily

• 

  Leadership Hurdle Crossed, Karnataka Cabinet Rejig Next Challenge For Congress

  The Congress has replaced Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with his deputy, DK Shivakumar.

• 

  Siddaramaiah's 2nd Delhi Visit In 4 Days. This Time With Son Yathindra

  At the meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah was not asked to reconsider his decision to join the Rajya Sabha, sources said.

• 

  In Karnataka Leadership Change, A Playbook From Nitish Kumar's Exit

  Dynastic politics remain prevalent in Karnataka and other states, with major parties promoting family members in key roles.

• 

  Karnataka Was A Message. Rahul Gandhi Tests New Playbook For Lok Sabha Battle

  Congress' Karnataka leadership swap, driven by Rahul Gandhi, signals a shift from factional drift to decisive control, with learnings from Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh suggesting the party is prioritising winnability for its 2029 strategy.

• 

  DK Shivakumar's Next Challenge: Overturn 4-Decade-Old Trend Within 2 Years

  DK Shivakumar will evidently need to work in close coordination with Siddaramaiah; otherwise, despite holding the office of chief minister, he risks finding himself isolated

• 

  DK Shivakumar Comes With Mastery Of Delhi Networks And Karnataka Grassroots

  It will be a true test for DK Shivakumar, the eight-time MLA and strongman from Kanakapura, as he navigates an out-of-power Siddaramaiah and manages Karnataka's delicate socio-political equations

• 

  Siddaramaiah Steps Down: The Mass Leader Who Rose From Poverty To Power

  Siddaramaiah steps down as Karnataka chief minister after over eight years, succeeded by deputy DK Shivakumar ahead of 2028 assembly polls.

• 

  Inside Track: Backroom Meetings That Led To Siddaramaiah's Resignation

  Once Siddaramaiah realised that the Congress High Command had already made up its mind, he gave his consent to step down, the surces said.

• 

  Siddaramaiah's Answer To NDTV On Who's The Next Karnataka Chief Minister

  "I have always said, both inside and outside the assembly, that whenever the high command directs me, I will give my resignation," Siddaramaiah said

• 

  "No Interest In National Politics": Siddaramaiah Declines Rajya Sabha Offer

  "The high command told me to 'Go Rajya Sabha' but I have said 'no' to it. I have no interest in national politics. I will be in active politics," said Siddarmaiah

• 

  Opinion | Siddaramaiah: The Man Who Has Never Believed In Bowing Out Quietly

  Old habits die hard. Siddaramaiah is a grassroots socialist, an anarchist who has always thrived in chaos. Don't expect him to retire to a life of an elderly statesman - not yet, at least.

• 

  Opinion | Karnataka Tussle: Is This Where Congress Finally Understands The Value Of 'Timing'?

  For years, Rahul Gandhi's critics have accused him of being a moral commentator rather than a commander. Karnataka may be a rebuttal to that charge.