Hectic parleys in Delhi over ministry formation; CLP to meet today
The Congress party is engaged in intense discussions in New Delhi regarding the formation of the new government under D.K. Shivakumar. The Congress Legislative Party (CLP) is set to meet to elect its new leader, while deliberations continue over the composition of the Cabinet and the potential for multiple Deputy Chief Ministers. The swearing-in ceremony for Shivakumar is expected to take place next week, with various locations being considered for the event.
- ▪The Congress Legislative Party will meet to elect its new leader.
- ▪Discussions are ongoing about the need for multiple Deputy Chief Ministers.
- ▪The swearing-in ceremony for D.K. Shivakumar is expected to be held next week.
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Hectic parleys in the Congress continued in New Delhi over the formation of the next government as factions pushed for greater share in power when the new government under D.K. Shivakumar will be formed shortly. While the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) will meet on Saturday to elect its new leader, the contours of the next government will also be known by then.Meanwhile, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and has asked him to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister till the next government is formed.On Dy CM postsOne of the sticky points on which consultations have continued, a senior leader said, was of the composition of the Cabinet whether there was a need to have the post of Deputy Chief Minister at all. While Mr.
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