Bengaluru: Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar was elected as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader on Saturday, paving the way for him to take over as the next Chief Minister of the state.
During the CLP meeting, caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed the name of Shivakumar for the post of CLP leader, while senior Congress leader and Home Minister G. Parameshwara seconded the proposal. The legislators unanimously accepted the proposal, leading to Shivakumar’s election as the CLP leader.
The development comes days after Siddaramaiah resigned from the Chief Minister’s post, paving the way for the long-anticipated leadership transition in Karnataka. Shivakumar is now set to be sworn in as the state’s new Chief Minister.
Shivakumar indicated on Saturday that the oath ceremony may take place on June 3. Asked if the oath ceremony of the new Chief Minister will take place on June 3, he said, “third, third”. Shivakumar earlier left for the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting. Visuals showed the Congress leader leaving his residence as supporters gathered in large numbers ahead of the meeting.Shivakumar touched the steps of Vidhan Soudha as he entered the building.
Aaradhya, an astrologer, who met Shivakumar earlier, told mediapersons that he had advised the Congress leader that the oath ceremony should take place on June 3 at 5:15 pm. Siddaramaiah had stepped down as Chief Minister on May 28, stating that his resignation was voluntary and based on the suggestion of the party high command.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had accepted Siddaramaiah’s resignation and dissolved the Council of Ministers with immediate effect.Siddaramaiah was asked to continue as Chief Minister till alternative arrangements are made.
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