Bengaluru, May 15 (IANS): The Congress' top leadership on summoned its Karnataka state unit President, D.K. Shivakumar to New Delhi amid the tussle between him and veteran leader Siddharamiah over the Chief Minister's post in wake of the party's massive victory.
The state leader has left for Delhi and is expected to reach the national capital by 7 p.m.
The Congress high command, which was expecting a smooth sail in deciding the Chief Minister candidate, faced problems as supporters of both Siddaramiah and Shivakumar shouted slogans for their respective leaders in front of the hotel where the party parliamentary committee meet was held on Sunday.
Siddaramiah, a former Chief Minister, has already reached New Delhi but Shivakumar had, in the morning, told journalists that he would not be leaving for the national capital as he had to meet the party cadres who were reaching Bengaluru in large numbers in Bengaluru from all regions of Karnataka to meet him.
Sources in the Congress told IANS that the party national leadership summoned Shivakumar to New Delhi for arranging a meeting with party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to finalise the Chief Minister candidate.
Talking to IANS over phone, Congress General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal said: "The election results had come only on May 13, and in a democratic political party, discussions will take place. There are no issues and everything will be sorted out and the name of a new Chief Minister will be announced soon."
The Congress leadership is trying to convince Shivakumar to settle for the post of Deputy Chief Minister. He is also likely to be retained as the state party chief.
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Murali, Uppala
Mon, May 15 2023To me it looks like clear indication from the beginning Siddaramiyah had deal with BJP to topple Congress govt forever from Karnatka. Last time half benefitted.
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Albert, Mangalore
Mon, May 15 2023Nidramayya or Deekeshi? Who will pay more 'hafta' to Delhi Amma??
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Kishore Kumar, Mangaluru
Mon, May 15 2023… pedda in Delhi will decide the right candidate for CM post 🤠
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Manohar, Udupi
Mon, May 15 2023Let the elected MLAs vote and choose CM......or toss the coin.....
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Subhash Chandra, Managlore
Mon, May 15 2023DK shiv is tough, no compromises, no falling back, very daring compared to siddu who has some limitations and failures because of which congress failed. and if dk comes to power he gonna change lot of things that were restricted by BJP
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Gautam Das, Bangalore
Mon, May 15 2023DKS stood by the party like a rock during high and low times. He knows how to uphold the democracy and party.
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Murali, Uppala
Mon, May 15 2023ED's are full busy with there work to shake rock.
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Cynthia, Dk
Mon, May 15 2023And having happala as a tea sweet with hot coffee...
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Gautam Das, Bangalore
Tue, May 16 2023ED has no power over DKS now. All fake allegations and unfounded charges against DKS are dropped by people’s overwhelming mandate. ED will lick that charge sheet and you dance without torn wet Chaddi.
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John Tauro, M'lore
Tue, May 16 2023If allegations and charges are fake then what was that found in his house. Seashells?
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Murali, Uppala
Mon, May 15 2023If given chance for D K Shi definitely sidda with his mla's jump into bjp band wagon.
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