Karnataka senior leaders oppose appointing young MLAs as deputy CMs
Senior Congress leaders, including G Parameshwara, M B Patil, and Ramalinga Reddy, have expressed opposition to the appointment of young legislators as deputy chief ministers in the new Karnataka government. They met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and AICC general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal to convey their concerns, stating they would prefer to stay out of the government if younger leaders are appointed. The Congress high command is considering appointing three deputy chief ministers representing different communities.
2 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
Siddaramaiah was appointed to the Congress Working Committee, a day before Shivakumar's swearing-in as the new Chief Minister.
— The Hindu
D.K. Shivakumar will be sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday evening.
3 JUN 2026
— NDTV
DK Shivakumar will be sworn in as the new chief minister of Karnataka today at 4 pm.
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