Karnataka Govt formation: Siddaramaiah all set to be next CM, DK Shivakumar deputy CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka): The Congress is all set to name Siddaramaiah as the next chief minister of Karnataka, with a formal announcement scheduled to be made at the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Bengaluru on Thursday evening.

Formal Announcement at Congress Legislature Party Meeting
Sources indicate that Siddaramaiah has been selected for the position of chief minister, while DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka Congress chief, will assume the role of Deputy Chief Minister.

Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for May 20 in Bengaluru
The oath-taking ceremony for the new government is planned to take place in Bengaluru on May 20. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge intends to invite opposition leaders to attend the ceremony. Prominent figures such as the Gandhis, Congress chief ministers, and senior Congress leaders are expected to be present at the event in Bengaluru.

Invitation Extended to Opposition Leaders for Swearing-In Ceremony
To ensure broad participation, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief Shivakumar has written to all legislators, urging them to attend the meeting of newly-elected MLAs, MLCs, and MPs at the Indira Gandhi Bhavan on Queen's Road in Bengaluru at 7 pm today.

Congress President Kharge Resolves Political Deadlock for Government Formation
Congress President Kharge worked late into the night on Wednesday to break the political deadlock and achieve a consensus on the next chief minister for Karnataka. His efforts resulted in the decision to appoint Siddaramaiah to the position.

Central Observers to Facilitate CLP Meeting
To oversee the smooth conduct of the CLP meeting, Central Observers from the All India Congress Committee (AICC) have been requested to arrive in Bengaluru.

(With ANI inputs)