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CM Shivakumar Confident Congress Will Repeat Government in Karnataka in 2028
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News18•28-09-2026, 22:15
CM Shivakumar Confident Congress Will Repeat Government in Karnataka in 2028
- •Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expressed strong confidence that the Congress government will be re-elected in the state in 2028.
- •Shivakumar, currently in New Delhi, emphasized his belief in collaborative work, stating, "I am not a leader to confront anyone. I am a leader who works together."
- •He recalled accurately predicting the Congress's victory in the last assembly polls, forecasting 136 out of 224 seats.
- •The CM highlighted the government's transparency as a key factor for its anticipated re-election.
- •Shivakumar met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil to seek early clearances for crucial water resource projects, including the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project.
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expressed strong confidence that the Congress government will be voted back to power in the state during the 2028 assembly elections.
During his visit to New Delhi, Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil to seek early clearances for key water resource projects, notably including the Rs 16,745-crore Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project.
D K Shivakumar took the oath of office as Karnataka Chief Minister in June of this year, following the resignation of his predecessor, Siddaramaiah.
