Now discussions about who would be the next CM in BJP: Clashes erupt within leaders
Shobha angry over Somanna's 'Sriramulu next CM' statement
Bengaluru: While the by-election fever is gripping the state, in the BJP circles, on the other hand, discussions have begun regarding who would be the next CM. Consequently, this has led to clashes between the leaders.
Former minister V. Somanna, during the by-polls campaign of the Bellary Lok Sabha constituency, had announced that Sreeramulu will be the next chief minister if the BJP comes to power in the state. Expressing displeasure over this, BJP state president Yeddyurappa said, "I do not know the details about the next CM. Ask this to Somanna only."
Shobha hits back: There is no truth in Somanna's 'next Chief Minister Sreeramulu' statement. Somanna is giving statements as per his wish. But Yeddyurappa is our leader. Even the party high command trusts him."
Speaking after visiting the Tontadarya Math in the wake of the demise of Dr. Siddalinga Mahaswamy of Tontadarya Math, Yeddyurappa said that he does not know who will become the next Chief Minister. He refused to comment on Somanna's statement by saying you should ask him only.
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Himanta resigns as Assam CM, paving way for formation of new govt
Guwahati (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday resigned along with his cabinet colleagues, paving the way for formation of a new government led by the BJP, officials said.
The BJP-led NDA bagged 102 seats in the 126-member assembly. The assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 9, and counting of votes took place on May 4.
"Following the formal notification of the results of #AssamElections2026 and to enable the formation of the new government, Dr @himantabiswa tendered his resignation as Chief Minister along with that of the council of Ministers to Hon'ble Governor Shri @Laxmanacharya54 today at Lok Bhawan," the Chief Minister's Office said in a post on X.
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The Governor has accepted the resignation, and requested Sarma to continue as the caretaker CM till the new government assumes office, it said.
Later, speaking to reporters outside the Lok Bhawan, Sarma said the oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place after May 11.
“As it was a historic win, we have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the occasion," he said.
The new Assam chief minister will be selected at a meeting of the BJP legislature party in presence of central observers, Sarma said.
