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Congress president mallikarjun kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump, stating they share a similarity in "destruction" which fuels their mutual praise. This comes after Trump expressed his "love" for PM Modi and India during a call to the US ambassador in New Delhi.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is consulting loyalists in Bengaluru following crucial Delhi talks on a potential leadership change. The Congress high command reportedly proposed a national role for Siddaramaiah, with Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar seen as the frontrunner to succeed him. The party aims for a smooth transition to avoid factional disputes.

Posters targeting Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and mallikarjun kharge appeared on the Wayanad Congress office walls, with threats of defeating Vadra in the next election and warning Wayanad could become the next Amethi. Police have registered a case and are using CCTV footage to identify the culprit.

Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on his 35th death anniversary, vowing to fulfill his vision for a strong and prosperous India. Senior Congress leaders also paid homage at Vir Bhumi, remembering Rajiv Gandhi's contributions to modernizing India through technological and educational reforms.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has resigned, paving the way for Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar to take the top post. This transition follows months of speculation and high-level meetings in Delhi. Photos showcasing unity between the leaders were shared, signaling an amicable power handover after the Congress high command's directive for a leadership change.

Congress chief mallikarjun kharge has strongly criticized the Modi government for recent fuel price increases, alleging it burdens citizens despite stable international crude oil rates. He pointed to significant hikes in petrol and diesel prices over the past decade, contrasting them with the UPA era.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has resigned, fulfilling a directive from the Congress high command. He expressed confidence in the Governor accepting his resignation and defended his government's record, highlighting the implementation of five guarantee schemes. Siddaramaiah, who will remain active in state politics, thanked party leaders for the opportunity to serve.

Karnataka's Congress faces a leadership crisis as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar's power struggle intensifies. The party high command is exploring options, including a potential national role for Siddaramaiah, to avert a political fallout and maintain stability, while speculation of mid-term polls looms.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will attend a breakfast meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid speculation of a leadership change. This follows extensive discussions in Delhi where Rahul Gandhi reportedly urged Siddaramaiah to consider a national role, hinting at a potential transition plan for the state's top post.

Congress dismissed speculation of a power tussle between Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Party leaders stated discussions focused solely on upcoming Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections. The high command has intervened previously to manage tensions between the two leaders.

Polling for the Rajya Sabha elections will take between 9 am and 4 pm, with counting scheduled to begin at 5 pm the same day. The Election Commission said the entire poll process will conclude by June 20. The Commission clarified that voters will be allowed to use only the integrated violet sketch pens supplied by the Returning Officer for marking preferences on ballot papers. Use of any other pen during voting will not be permitted.

Karnataka's leadership tussle between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar persists despite high command meetings. Discussions focused on Rajya Sabha and Council elections, with no official confirmation of leadership change talks. Shivakumar's camp reportedly pushes for a power-sharing formula, which Siddaramaiah has not accepted.

Biennial elections for 26 Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 18, with the BJP-led NDA expected to lose one seat. The Congress-led opposition could see its tally improve to five seats. The elections will cover 12 states, with bypolls also scheduled for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

A day after annoucing that he would step down as chief miniter to pave way for Shivakumar in accordance with the rotational formula agreed upon after the 2023 win, Siddaramaiah expressed his desire to stay in Benglauru than move to Rajya Sabha which was part of an offer pitched by the party high command. Siddaramaiah's move to "partly agree" with the top brass, while holding his ground on not moving to the Rajdhaani for national politics largely suggest that the deveopment may mutate to become a complex quagmire.