Congress brass to discuss Karnataka govt structure post-leadership transition
Top Congress leaders are set to discuss the structure of the Karnataka government following Siddaramaiah's resignation as chief minister. DK Shivakumar is expected to take over the leadership role amid ongoing consultations in New Delhi. The Congress Legislature Party is anticipated to meet next week to elect its new leader and finalize the new cabinet composition.
- ▪Siddaramaiah resigned as chief minister of Karnataka, ending months of uncertainty over leadership transition.
- ▪DK Shivakumar is expected to be elected as the new leader during the upcoming Congress Legislature Party meeting.
- ▪The Karnataka governor accepted Siddaramaiah's resignation and dissolved the council of ministers ahead of the transition.
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Congress brass to discuss Karnataka govt structure post-leadership transitionSiddaramaiah, 77, who resigned as the chief minister on Thursday, and DK Shivakumar, expected to take over, will be part of the consultations in DelhiPublished on: May 29, 2026 10:14 AM ISTBy Arun DevShare viaCopy link Top Congress leaders were expected to discuss the structure of the Karnataka government, the composition of the new council of ministers, Cabinet berths, allocation of key portfolios, the balance between factions within the state unit, and possible organisational changes to manage competing interests post-leadership transition.Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah held a joint press conference with his deputy, DK Shivakumar, on Thursday.
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