Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday denied a power tussle between him and CM Siddaramaiah, stating that "there is nothing there" and assured that he will adhere to the party's decision over the issue.
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.
Speaking to reporters in the national capital, Patra alleged that Rahul Gandhi is "unfit" for political leadership and accused him of making statements abroad that, according to Patra, harm India's interests. He urged citizens to remain cautious about the Congress party.
"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
He described the situation as an open conflict, with ministers vying for the Chief Minister position and criticised the Karnataka government, stating that the administration has collapsed and ministers are focused on the upcoming leadership shift rather than their duties.
Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka responded to several media queries regarding the current 'internal conflict' in Karnatka Congress in reference to the CM position. The queries were answered in Kanakapura, Bengaluru South district, on Tuesday.
Tasking a jibe at the state congress leadership, Gowda claimed that the leaders are "playing kabbadi," with even Mallikarjun Kharge powerless to stop it, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is extending all help to farmers.
the Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the sadhu said, "I have come from Kashi. I gave him my blessings." He added that he had conveyed prayers for the welfare of the people of Karnataka.
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.
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 Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on the Mekedatu project, expressing gratitude to the legal team involved and terming it a significant development for the state.