100 Karnataka Congress MLAs Want Change in Leadership, Claims DK Shivakumar Loyalist
- BJP MP Tejasvi Surya questioned Congress president Kharge's claim that the 'high command' makes decisions, asking, 'Who exactly is this unseen, unheard high command?'
- Kharge defers leadership decisions to the high command, stating, “It is in the hands of the party high command,” and sidesteps questions about its internal workings.
- Supporters of DK Shivakumar claim over 100 of 138 MLAs back his bid for CM, intensifying internal leadership pressure within Karnataka Congress.
- BJP spokespersons mocked Kharge’s claim, with Surya calling the high command a 'ghost' and Poonawalla accusing the Gandhi family of 'power without responsibility' to undermine Congress leadership.
- With 2028 elections approaching, Hussain warned that inaction could cost the Congress party dearly, as the September deadline for a rotational CM formula looms.
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Siddaramaiah says he will be CM for five years, DK Shivakumar extends support says 'have to stand by him'
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday publicly reaffirmed his support for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress high command, amid persistent rumours of a possible leadership change in the state. Speaking to media persons in Bengaluru, Shivakumar dismissed any discord within the party and said he remains committed to party unity. 'Have to stand by him': Shivakumar Responding to queries on his stance regarding a leader…
The tussle in Karnataka Congress is increasing and the ongoing rhetoric regarding the post of Chief Minister is not stopping. MLA Iqbal Hussain has claimed that DK Shivakumar will become the Chief Minister of the state within two months.
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