Inner strife inside the ruling Congress get together in Karnataka has escalated, with Dwelling Minister G. Parameshwara hinting at a potential management change within the state unit. His remarks have drawn a pointy response from Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.Okay. Shivakumar, fueling hypothesis about rising discord within the get together.
Talking to reporters in Bengaluru on Thursday, Parameshwara commented on the demand for Shivakumar’s substitute, stating, “He holds two vital portfolios—Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President. Naturally, leaders might name for a change.”
Drawing from his personal expertise, Parameshwara recalled how he had stepped down as a minister throughout his tenure as KPCC president to deal with get together obligations. “It’s a determination for the excessive command to take, however managing each roles can create stress,” he added.
Reacting angrily, Shivakumar dismissed the calls for for management change, calling them baseless. “Positions aren’t given out via media or outlets. They’re earned via work and contribution. Nobody can demand positions by way of the media,” he mentioned, referring to the hypothesis as “new developments” within the get together.
Shivakumar additionally took a swipe on the ongoing debates, asserting that the get together management would take selections primarily based on advantage and contribution, not public statements.
The infighting coincides with discussions over the caste census report, which has but to be offered within the Karnataka cupboard. Parameshwara addressed the delay, noting, “CM Siddaramaiah will clarify the explanations for deferring the report within the subsequent cupboard assembly. There isn’t any intention to degrade any group, as alleged by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.”
He denied any exterior stress to delay the report’s presentation, suggesting logistical points have been the first purpose. Parameshwara expressed hope that the report would quickly be introduced into the general public area.
Parameshwara additionally acknowledged the Congress excessive command’s involvement in organizational issues, together with monitoring conferences and experiences. When requested about grievances submitted in opposition to ministers R.B. Thimmapura and Satish Jarkiholi, he mentioned with fun, “Let the report be submitted. They know their function, and we all know ours.”
