Siddaramaiah, the current CM, insists he'll complete his five-year term, citing the mandate given by the people of Karnataka. He's emphasised his commitment to fulfilling the party's promises, including the five guarantee schemes. Shivakumar, on the other hand, is pushing for a leadership
Thirty trainee officers of the Himachal Pradesh Finance and Accounts Service (HPF&AS), currently undergoing training at the Dr. Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (MSHIPA) called on Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan on Thursday.
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.
Amid talks about who will be the next Karnataka Chief Minister, Congress leader V. Gurunadham said that both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar are qualified for the CM post and it will be decided by the High Command only.
"Congress in Karnataka or anywhere in the country stands for power and paisa. The tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar is only a struggle between the paisa and power," he told ANI here.
Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday lambasted party leaders in Karnataka over the ongoing tussle for the Chief Ministerial post, saying they take "unnecessary advantage" of the party's leniency and liberal stand.
JDU leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad criticised Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged indifference toward the ongoing conflict between DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah.
Amid the ongoing power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he will visit Delhi if the party high command calls him.
Amid speculation over the Karnataka Chief Ministerial post, Karnataka Minister HK Patil on Thursday said that he will discuss the matter with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge if he calls him for a meeting.