Siddaramaiah's Supporters Celebrate As He Is Most Likely To Be Karnataka CM. WATCH

The supporters of Siddaramaiah have begun celebrating as speculations of him becoming the next Karnataka Chief Minister are nearly certain.

Siddaramaiah's supporters celebrate ahead of announcement on Karnataka CM. ( Image Source :ANI Twitter | PTI )

The supporters of senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah have begun celebrating as speculations of him becoming the next Karnataka Chief Minister inches towards confirmation. Sources say that Siddaramaiah's name has been finalised for the post of CM and DK Shivakumar is not positive about it. However, Siddaramaiah's supporters burst crackers outside his Bengaluru residence and poured milk on his poster after the news of his oath-taking surfaced, despite the fact that a formal announcement on the matter is yet to be made.

#WATCH | Supporters of Congress leader Siddaramaiah gather outside his residence in Bengaluru; pour milk over his poster#Karnatakacmsuspense pic.twitter.com/o8v1hhHhAC

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023

#WATCH | Bengaluru: Supporters of senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah celebrate and burst firecrackers ahead of the decision on #KarnatakaCM post pic.twitter.com/n7rbwohw6p

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023

They gathered outside his residence and raised slogans in his support.

VIDEO | Supporters of Congress leader Siddaramaiah raise slogans outside his residence in Bengaluru. #KarnatakaResultsWithPTI pic.twitter.com/gpGBTcZHun

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 17, 2023

Earlier sources told ABP News that Siddaramaiah will be made the CM of Karnataka and is most likely to take oath on Thursday. Police officials were seen inspecting Bengaluru's Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, where the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government is likely to be held, reported ANI.

#WATCH | Police officials inspect Bengaluru's Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, where the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government is likely to be held pic.twitter.com/Lj8KFuVmzT

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2023

Sources also said that the Congress leadership and Rahul Gandhi have offered DK Shivakumar the Deputy CM and PCC post along with six other portfolios which he has not agreed to yet.

Meanwhile, after meeting the party leader Rahul Gandhi, DK Shivakaumar arrived at the residence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge ahead of the announcement on Karnataka CM. 

According to sources, Sonia Gandhi had spoken to DK Shivkumar and tried to convince him. She has told him that his loyalty will not go unrewarded. 

BJP Slams Congress For Delay In Decision On Karnataka CM

Amid the ongoing crisis, outgoing Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai lashed out at Congress for not taking a decision on the CM post yet.

He said, "Congress is yet to finalise its CM candidate in spite of getting a majority. This shows the internal situation in the party. The aspirations of people are more important than politicking. Congress should choose a CM as soon as possible."

BJP leader Dushyant Gautam said that the Congress is wasting "public’s time instead of working for them".