For the last four days there was a state of doubt regarding the next Chief Minister in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah And DK Shivakumar both were adamant on the post of Chief Minister. But after the day-long marathon meeting on Wednesday, the situation was finally cleared. Siddaramaiah was unanimously elected for the post of Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar agreed for the post of Deputy CM. However, after a lot of effort, DK could be persuaded.
Sonia Gandhi’s hand behind persuading DK
DK Shivakumar, who played a major role in helping the Congress win a landslide victory in Karnataka, was not ready for the post of Deputy CM. On Wednesday, every effort was made to persuade him, but he was not ready to accept below the post of Chief Minister. President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and then Venugopal also could not convince DK Shivakumar. Eventually UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi had to intervene in the Karnataka issue. It is being told that he made a call to DK Shivkumar and he got ready for the post of Deputy CM.
DK Shivkumar still not happy with the post of Deputy CM, sacrifices for the party
DK Shivakumar K’s close said, he is not happy with the post of Deputy CM. But in the interest of the party, he has agreed to the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. DK Shivakumar’s brother Suresh said, the formula given by the Congress leadership is in the interest of Karnataka. But my brother is not happy with it. He wanted to become the Chief Minister, but he could not become. We are also not happy with this decision. My brother has sacrificed in the interest of the party.
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Agreed on party’s formula: DK Shivakumar
DK Shivkumar’s statement has also come to the fore after receiving the offer of the post of Deputy CM and agreeing to it. Talking to the media, he said that he agrees with the party’s formula.
Government of Karnataka on the formula of two and a half years
It is being told that Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar can become the Chief Minister of Karnataka for two and a half years each. Following this formula, Shivkumar has also prepared for the post of Deputy CM. Talking to the media, Shivakumar also said that he has agreed for the benefit of Karnataka. Along with this, he has the biggest responsibility in front of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Siddaramaiah also gave the formula for 2 and 3 years. In which he was suggested to make DK Shivakumar the Chief Minister for the first two years and later for the last three years. Significantly, Siddaramaiah has the experience of running the government, as he has been the Chief Minister earlier also. He also has tremendous support from the people of Karnataka. Whereas DK Shivakumar is known as the troubleshooter in Karnataka. He has mastered the organizational work in the party.
Celebrations outside Siddaramaiah’s residence in his native village
After the news of Siddaramaiah’s name being finalized for the post of Chief Minister of Karnataka, there is an atmosphere of celebration since morning at Siddaramaiah’s residence here and his native village in Mysuru district. Siddaramaiah will take oath as Chief Minister on May 20. Enthused by this news, his supporters raised slogans in his favor. Residents of Siddaramaiah’s native village Siddaramahundi have been celebrating since Wednesday after knowing that their leader would once again become the chief minister. The villagers burst crackers in joy, raised slogans in favor of Siddaramaiah and distributed sweets.
