Key Points
Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah has emerged as the primary contender for the role of Karnataka Chief Minister, with supporters erupting into celebration ahead of an official announcement..
Meanwhile his rival DK Shivakumar has reportedly been offered the Deputy CM post with six portfolios..
The offer is yet to be accepted and no official announcement has come from the Congress so far...
Sources told Hindustan Times that the Karnataka Congress president had been offered six crucial departments..
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