The process to appoint a new Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president has gathered pace, with six key contenders heading to Delhi to meet the party high command on Friday.
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
"The post of Chief Minister is not vacant in the state. No one is asking to remove that post and give it to us," the Karnataka Urban Development and Urban Planning Minister said.
Terming Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's word as final, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that he would go by what the CM says. He said in his statement, "What is left to be said after the CM's statement. We follow his word."
The debate over the post of Chief Minister was again ignited by MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who indicated Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi as Siddaramaiah's successor.
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.
Speaking to mediapersons, Basavaraj has slammed Yathindra's statement, calling it "childish" and emphasising that the party's high command will decide on leadership, not individual family members.
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.
Sharing a video post on X, Kharge referred to a conversation between former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and the late BJP leader Anant Kumar, in which it was reportedly disclosed that Rs 1,800 crore in black money was given to the BJP high command.
Gujarat Minister designate Prafulkumar Naranbhai Pansuriya on Friday said that his resignation, submitted yesterday, was not accepted and affirmed that he will willingly take on any responsibility assigned to him, adding that he respects all decisions of the party high command.
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.