D.K. Shivakumar: Congress troubleshooter poised to become Chief Minister of Karnataka
D.K. Shivakumar is on the verge of becoming the Chief Minister of Karnataka after the Congress party's victory in the 2023 Assembly elections. Known for his organizational skills and political acumen, he has been a prominent figure in Karnataka politics for decades. His rise has been marked by a mix of grassroots mobilization and significant wealth accumulation, despite facing legal challenges.
- ▪D.K. Shivakumar is expected to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka in the coming days.
- ▪He has been the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president since 2020 and is regarded as the Congress party's chief trouble-shooter.
- ▪Shivakumar has faced multiple investigations related to alleged money laundering and tax evasion but has maintained a strong political presence.
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For Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar, widely regarded as the Congress party’s chief trouble-shooter, becoming Chief Minister is a dream now on the verge of fulfilment. He is expected to be sworn in as Chief Minister in the coming days.The 64-year-old leader had set his sights on the State’s top post soon after the Congress returned to power in the 2023 Assembly elections. His proximity to the party’s central leadership, particularly Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, is believed to have strengthened his claim after a prolonged power struggle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the last three years.The eight-time MLA, who has headed the KPCC since 2020, has emerged as one of Karnataka’s wealthiest politicians,…
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