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Karnataka Government Formation: Suspense is increasing day by day over the name of the new Chief Minister of Karnataka. A meeting was also held regarding the post of Chief Minister on Tuesday. Former CM Siddaramaiah and State Congress president DK Shivakumar are both present in Delhi and met party president Mallikarjun Kharge. Earlier it was being said that the Chief Minister’s name would be announced by Tuesday evening, but now sources have told ABP News that the announcement will not happen today.
Earlier it was being said that the Chief Minister’s name would be announced by Tuesday evening, but now sources told ABP News that the announcement will not be made today. According to sources, the name of the Chief Minister may be announced tomorrow. The announcement will be made not in Delhi but in Bengaluru.
Earlier in the day on Tuesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge held talks with several senior party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, to select the Congress MLA leader. Apart from him and Rahul Gandhi, party organization general secretary KC Venugopal and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala participated in the meeting held at Khadge’s house. Before meeting Kharge, Sivakumar had said that some people are spreading rumors that I am resigning. That’s not true, that’s nonsense. Congress party is my mother. All our MLAs are with us.
Khadge will consult Rahul and Sonia Gandhi
Earlier on Monday, Congress president Kharge had a detailed discussion with three supervisors of the party, but no decision could be taken. After discussing with all the leaders, Kharge will now discuss with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi for the final decision. In the May 10 election to the state’s 224-member assembly, the Congress won 135 seats, while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won 66 and the Janata Dal (Secular) 19.