Soon a new CM and 4 DCM likely in Karnataka?
In a breaking news, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been asked to step down. And there would be a new CM and 4 DCM likely in Karnataka.
Chief Minister Siddaramiah expected to resign on May 28, according to sources
Sources also say discussions are underway for a major cabinet restructuring, with multiple Deputy Chief Ministers being proposed
Siddaramaiah was asked to move to the Rajya Sabha and emerge as a prominent Congress voice against the Centre.
The full AICC leadership that met today arrived at a consensus while communicating the need for a leadership transition in Karnataka, citing the power sharing arrangement & the future of congress.
During the one on one meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah was personally requested to facilitate the transition by stepping down as Chief Minister.
Current proposal reportedly includes one DyCM each from Dalit, Minority, Lingayat and OBC communities. It's also said that all the talks are still at early stage, no final decision taken yet.
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