Karnataka Congress to Announce New Chief Minister Today, Oath Ceremony Expected Soon
Congress to decide on new Karnataka Chief Minister today, says Venugopal

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The Congress party will announce the new Chief Minister of Karnataka today, according to KC Venugopal. Former Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hinted that the oath ceremony could be held on June 3, following Siddaramaiah's resignation on May 28.
- 01KC Venugopal confirmed the Congress party will decide on the new Karnataka Chief Minister today.
- 02DK Shivakumar is expected to be elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party.
- 03Shivakumar hinted that the oath ceremony for the new Chief Minister may occur on June 3.
- 04Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister on May 28 at the suggestion of the party's high command.
- 05Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted Siddaramaiah's resignation and dissolved the Council of Ministers immediately.
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KC Venugopal, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, announced that the party will finalize the name of the new Chief Minister of Karnataka today. This decision comes after the resignation of Siddaramaiah, who stepped down on May 28 following a directive from the party's high command. Former Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is anticipated to be elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party, suggested that the oath ceremony for the new Chief Minister might take place on June 3. As Shivakumar arrived at the Congress Legislative Party meeting, he was greeted by a large crowd of supporters. Siddaramaiah's resignation was accepted by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who also dissolved the Council of Ministers immediately, while requesting Siddaramaiah to continue in his role until a new arrangement is made. The outcome of today's meeting is expected to shape the future leadership of Karnataka's Congress government.
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The decision on the new Chief Minister will impact the political landscape in Karnataka, potentially affecting governance and party dynamics.
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