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Another week, another push: Third MLA backs DK Shivakumar for Chief Minister
A fresh wave of support within the Karnataka Congress came for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar with one more Congress legislator speaking in his favour. Despite gag orders, the latest comment to elevate Shivakumar has reignited leadership speculation and exposed deepening divisions in the ruling party.
'High command' has been the Congress party line ever since party leaders have been giving their support to either Siddaramaiah or Shivakumar for the chief minister's post. Earlier in February, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had said something similar in response to a question on discussions about leadership change, "It is for the high command to decide."
Satish Jarkiholi may replace Shivakumar as state Cong chief, says K'taka minister Rajanna
Satish Jarkiholi may replace Shivakumar as state Cong chief, says K’taka minister Rajanna Bengaluru, June 28 (IANS) Karnataka Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna said on Saturday that his Cabinet colleague and State Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi may become the State Congress President, replacing Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The statement is expected to trigger […] The post Satish Jarkiholi may replace Shivakumar as st…
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