Congressman Parameshwar's Aspirations as Deputy Chief Minister

By HeadlineDock

6/3/2026

Dr G. Parameshwar, a long-standing Congress leader from Karnataka, has stepped into the Deputy Chief Minister role after years of service and dreams of becoming Chief Minister. This article explores his journey from key committee positions to competitive defeat and his acceptance of the party's decisions.

Dr G. Parameshwar, a senior Congressman from Karnataka, was sworn in as the state's Deputy Chief Minister. Despite his strong ambition to become Chief Minister, Parameshwar has shown remarkable discipline and respect for party decisions.

The Path to Political Leadership

Parameshwar's journey began with his appointment as President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee in 2013. With the party returning to power, he remained a key player in politics until 2016 when his election bid from Koratagere, a reserved seat for Scheduled Castes, faced defeat.

Parthivam, Parameshwar's loss, paved the way for Siddaramaiah who won from Varuna Assembly seat to become Chief Minister and serve out his term without competition. Following this setback, Parameshwar was tasked with leading the Election Manifesto Committee.

In 2023, when the Congress party returned to power, Parameshwar secured a victory in Koratagere and became an elected representative of the state assembly. However, his hopes for higher office were dampened by internal party decisions; D.K. Shivakumar was appointed Chief Minister despite Parameshwar's aspirations.

"I accepted it," Parameshwar stated, reflecting on these developments in 2026 with a mix of disappointment and professionalism. Despite being in the assembly since 1989, his political dreams remained unfulfilled.