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DKS invites outgoing CM, ex-CM, former PM to swearing-in ceremony in Bengaluru

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar calls on ex-Prime Minister and ex-Karnataka Chief Minister H. D. Deve Gowda ahead of the former’s oath-taking ceremony, in Bengaluru on June 3, 2026.

Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar called on outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, former chief minister B. S. Yediyurappa, and former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda to personally invite them to his swearing-in ceremony on June 3, a gesture that drew appreciation across political circles in Karnataka.

#Watch | CM-designate D.K. Shivakumar meets former Chief Ministers Siddaramaiah and Yeddyurappa at their Bengaluru residences ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.

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Mr. Shivakumar first called on Mr. Siddaramaiah at his official residence, ‘Cauvery’, and expressed his gratitude ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled to be held at Glass House in Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru, at 4.05 p.m.

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar first visited Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his official residence, ‘Cauvery’, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, in Bengaluru on June 3, 2026.

Later, he met Mr. Yediyurappa at the latter’s residence, and invited him for the ceremony.

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar met former CM and BJP leader B. S. Yediyurappa ahead of his oath-taking ceremony, in Bengaluru on June 3, 2026.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mr. Shivakumar said leaders across political parties had contributed to the development of Karnataka.

“They have guided the State, they have worked for the State, and they have contributed to the State. All of us have to work together,” he said.

Setting aside all his differences with the JD(S), the Chief Minister-designate met Mr. Deve Gowda, and invited him to the oath-taking ceremony.

The visits were seen as an attempt by Mr. Shivakumar to reach out across party lines ahead of assuming office, while acknowledging the contributions of senior leaders who have played key roles in Karnataka’s political landscape.

Published – June 03, 2026 03:43 pm IST

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BS Yediyurappa On BJP’s Karnataka Lok Sabha Candidates

admin — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:00:01 +0000

Mr Yediyurappa said the atmosphere is favourable for the BJP (File)

Bengaluru:

Former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday said a clear picture would emerge on Sunday after the BJP election committee meeting on party’s candidates in Karnataka.

The BJP has not yet announced any of its candidates in the state whereas the Congress on Friday came out with seven names.

“Tomorrow I am going to Delhi. Tomorrow evening there is an election committee meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also take part in it. Already one round of talks has taken place with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda. Tomorrow we can get a clear picture,” Mr Yediyurappa told reporters.

On seat-sharing arrangements with the JD(S), which joined the BJP led NDA in September, 2023, the BJP stalwart said there is no clarity on which seats will be given to the JD(S).

“We will get to know which one will be given to them and which one not only after going there (Delhi),” he explained.

Mr Yediyurappa said the atmosphere is favourable for the BJP.

“We are confident of winning 24 to 25 seats under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In that direction we are making efforts,” he said.

Union Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi told reporters in Shivamogga that winnability and loyalty to the party are the only criteria to get a ticket.

When asked about the buzz that 50 per cent of the sitting MPs will be denied ticket, Joshi said that is speculation.

“Denying tickets to 50 or 60 per cent sitting members is not a criterion. Only winnability and loyalty to the party are the parameters,” he added.

Meanwhile, former chief minister and former union minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Saturday asserted that he too is aspiring for a ticket from Bengaluru North.

Mr Gowda, who had announced that he would not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, suddenly changed his mind and said he wanted to fight the polls to fulfill the wishes of the party leaders and workers in Bengaluru North constituency.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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