Amid speculation over a possible change in leadership in Karnataka, state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that he and Chief Minister Siddaramiah will travel to Delhi if the party's leadership asks them to do so.
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
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.
Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said, "I have seen the reports in the media. This is the prerogative of the High Command and the CM, let's wait and watch."
In an article titled 'Indian Politics Are a Family Business' on Project Syndicate portal, Tharoor termed "dynastic politics, a threat to Indian democracy", and argued that India must move to "merit-based leadership", a view that may be seen as a swipe at the Congress high command and its
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said that statements by legislators on the leadership change and the reshuffle in the Karnataka Cabinet are irrelevant, as the final decision rests with the Congress High Command.
He further stated that the issue should be resolved immediately, as there is no friendly fight in elections. Singh mentioned that the Congress high command would address and resolve the issue.
Amid speculation over a potential upcoming cabinet reshuffle in the state government, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday stated that any decisions in this regard lie solely with the Congress high command.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Wednesday slammed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his remark that "Chamundi Hills is not only for Hindus," accusing him of stirring controversy to appease the Congress high command.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CT Ravi on Wednesday slammed the Congress after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar apologised for singing the RSS anthem in the State Assembly. He said traitors get mercy from the Congress high command, but not patriots.