Hectic parleys continue inside Congress for new Karnataka cabinet after Siddaramaiah exit
The Congress party is engaged in intense discussions to form a new cabinet in Karnataka following Siddaramaiah's resignation as Chief Minister. Key topics include Siddaramaiah's future role and the number of deputy Chief Ministers under DK Shivakumar. The party is also navigating factional interests and representation in the new government.
- ▪Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister but declined an offer to move to the Rajya Sabha.
- ▪Congress leadership is considering limiting the number of deputy Chief Ministers to two.
- ▪Yathindra Siddaramaiah is being discussed for a ministerial position, potentially in the social welfare department.
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Hectic parleys continue inside Congress for new Karnataka cabinet after Siddaramaiah exitKey to these discussions were the future role of Siddaramaiah – who resigned on Thursday as CM but refused the offer to move to the Rajya Sabha.Updated on: May 30, 2026 6:57 AM ISTBy Arun DevShare viaCopy link The Congress called a meeting of its legislators in Karnataka on Saturday and held marathon meetings in Delhi with Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar to decide the contours of the new cabinet as the southern state prepared for a chief ministerial transition, a day after Siddaramaiah stepped aside after months of speculation.Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge being greeted by party leader and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah during a meeting, in New Delhi.
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