Leader of Opposition R. Ashok criticises Congress government
R. Ashok, the Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly, criticized the Congress party's internal power struggle, stating that it has rendered the Karnataka government dysfunctional. He claimed that most ministers are in Delhi while the state administration lacks direction, and the high command is ineffective in restoring order. Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, faces accusations of accumulating excessive debt through "unscientific and fiscally irresponsible guarantee schemes," according to Ashok.
30 MAY 2026
— Deccan Herald
Congress lawmakers will elect D K Shivakumar as their leader at a CLP meeting, setting the stage for a new Cabinet formation.
31 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj criticized Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for inviting D.K. Shivakumar for the oath ceremony in English and accused the Congress high command of disrespecting Siddaramaiah.
— India Today
Newly elected Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will hold a low-key swearing-in ceremony on June 3rd to minimize public disruption.
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