Congress names Siddaramaiah as Congress Working Committee member
Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been appointed as a member of the Congress Working Committee. This move follows his resignation and coincides with the transition of power to chief minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar.
Why it matters
The appointment signals the Congress party's efforts to retain experienced leadership within its central decision-making body during a significant state-level political transition.
Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) named as a member of the Congress Working Committee.
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