"Yes, quite a few of us have sent. Some of us (first-time MLAs) should get an opportunity, especially in the district of Kodagu. In our district, at least one of us should get (the opportunity), whoever the high command decides, if and when there is a cabinet reshuffle. I understand that
Congress MLA HA Iqbal Hussain on Sunday demanded that the party high command should promptly resolve the power tussle for the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka.
Congress MLA PM Narendraswamy backed Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on the issue of the Bengaluru dump yard, saying it is a BBMP decision, while distancing himself from Minister HC Mahadevappa's controversial 'dog' remark and questioning the RSS about being unregistered, adding that decisions on
"As stated earlier, the leadership issue is a matter to be decided by the High Command, Siddaramaiah and me. When the time comes, you will know about the decision. This is not a secretive deal; Siddaramaiah himself will give the message to the people of the state when the time comes," the
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday exuded confidence in the high command amid the speculations about a change in the state's chief minister, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.
"They (BJP) can say anything. Why are they so worried? Who is addressing? We are here to address the public issues. We are the elected government, not them. Let them raise relevant issues," the Karnataka minister said.
"Let's dissolve (the Assembly) and face the elections. Then let's work together under the leadership of DK Shivakumar and come with a majority. Then let him serve as the CM for 5 years. Wasn't it the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) that elected Siddaramaiah? Now the decision should be ma
Amid speculations about a possible change in Karnataka's leadership, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that he, along with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, will accept and act according to the decision of the Congress high command.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bhawna Bohra on Friday alleged that a clear divide has emerged among Karnataka MLAs amid ongoing speculation about a possible change in the Chief Minister's post, criticising the Congress high command for creating confusion within the party, adding that
When asked if he will continue as the CM for 5 years, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "This is an unnecessary debate. Only after it was said that the cabinet can be reshuffled after two and a half years, the issue of changing the Chief Minister has come to the fore. The party leaders ne
Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday announced that the Bhim Smarane programme is being organised to inform about the injustices done by Congress to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday dismissed speculation about a reshuffle in the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led cabinet, stating that such decisions will be taken by the Congress high command, the Chief Minister, and the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief.