Amid speculation over the Karnataka Chief Ministerial post, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said a decision will be made after a discussion among the high command, CM Siddaramiah, and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
"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.
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.
Speaking with ANI, Kharge stated that the party's high command will decide on the Karnataka Chief Minister post, saying, "Will give medicine when required", implying the issue will be addressed at the right time.
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
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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.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday dismissed reports of his bid for the CM's post, saying that the people are "trying to create confusion" as he expressed commitment to the party.
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Amid growing political speculation about a possible mid-term change at the helm of the Karnataka government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed the BJP's claims of internal rift among senior state leaders.