Hubballi (Karnataka), May 16 (IANS): Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Belagavi, Jagadish Shettar, claimed on Thursday that the internal strife and turmoil in the ruling Congress in the state could spill out anytime after the results of the Lok Sabha elections are announced on June 4.
Speaking to reporters here, Shettar said he is making this remark after closely observing the developments in the Congress for the past two to three months.
“The infighting for the top post between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Shivakumar has been going on since before the formation of the Congress government last year,” he claimed.
"There is no clarity as to whether Siddaramaiah will complete a full five-year term or exit midway. Attempts being made by Shivakumar to secure the CM’s chair can bring the downfall of the Congress government in Karnataka," Shettar pointed out.
He also noted that the BJP does not have to carry out ‘Operation Lotus’ to bring down the government headed by Siddaramaiah in Karnataka.
"The MLAs who are unhappy over the non-allocation of funds are filled with discontent. No money is allotted for development works. The discontent might come out at any point in time," he said.
Stating that Siddaramaiah often claims that no MLA from his party will quit and join the opposition ranks, the senior BJP leader said, "If he is repeatedly trying to put up a united face, it means that all is not well in the party."
“Three months back, I said the Congress government will collapse in Karnataka after the Lok Sabha election results are announced. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde too said the same thing recently. The internal strife in Congress is intense,” Shettar claimed.
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KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore
Fri, May 17 2024Info must be authentic. Sir was in their fold thanks to DK Shi for some time. He has since done ghar wapsi, but not all that was served in Congress is tasteless. Kabi kabi sambar ka yaad aata hai aur news bi milta hai...and hence info must be authentic.
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Ronald, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2024Dongie! Baba!
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Vincy, Thailand
Fri, May 17 2024If you are so sure then please bring back flash drive gowda because to form a government you need JDS.
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Francis, Kundapur
Fri, May 17 2024Mr. Jagadish Shettar, Kindly rest assure your Position and then predict Congress Spill out
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Jason, Kannur
Fri, May 17 2024Hey Mr Ping Pong.........Rs 2 has been credited to your account....enjoy
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Valerian Dsouza, Udupi / Mumbai
Fri, May 17 2024Peoples Representatives/ Leaders and their God fathers who hijack their voters aspirations and mandate are of authoritarian mindset contrary to democratic values. They will surely pay the price for cheating the people who trusted them. What they sow they shall reap.
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Clifford, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2024Everyone knows your real colour, no one will respect your empty words.
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G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2024But one thing is sure that you will join SMK, RAGHUPATHI RAGAV RAJARAM, ISHWARAPP, GROUP shortly.
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Rajan, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2024They are more worried of what is happening in congress backyard then watching their own backdoor -- --After june 4 th some exits from back door ---- it is clear today there is no political ideology -- of most politicians -- shameless -- As per wind -- sails are adjusted -- known as HAWA --
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Ramesh, Mulki
Fri, May 17 2024There is 324 seats for BJP pakka ,,, note my words and come back on June 4 6 PM
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True politician, Kudla
Fri, May 17 2024Mr.Karnad/gerukatte/kolachikambla/kilpadi/Athikaribettu, mark my statement, congress+ 314 and BJP+ 200. Rest others
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Rolf, Dubai
Fri, May 17 2024Ramasha Noted.
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real kujuma, kodial
Fri, May 17 2024arre..chup kar re...people like you are a curse to our society....no niyath...third class jumping jack...
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Edward MB, Kudla
Fri, May 17 2024He has now realised the only way to find some traction or credibility in BJP is to badmouth congress and its leaders. Very typical of all the bjp leaders. Every speech has to be about minorities and congress and no content or words like unity, peace, development
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Vincent D'Souza, Belthangady
Fri, May 17 2024This guy and others like him should be debarred from and their political career should be abruptly ended. They are dead stock!?
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Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront
Fri, May 17 2024Jagadish Shettar may join Congress ...
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Joshua, Mangalore/Doha
Fri, May 17 2024Old men should be given retirement cannot walk what they can do? they don't like to enjoy remaining life with fly
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Mithunbarboza, Mumbai
Fri, May 17 2024Na Ghar Ka Na Ghat Ka. He doesn't know what to speak. Just acting like a Joker
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Prem, moodbidri
Fri, May 17 2024People can understand BJPigs frustration, who are out of power in state! They got hell lot of money & can buy any number of donkeys and topple govt
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Pinthaam, Mangloor
Fri, May 17 2024Shettar will have to find a new place to hide his face after the election. He conveniently forgot that few months back he was confined to dustbin in BJP!!!
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Ayes p., Kudla/ksa
Fri, May 17 2024Poyaaaa, ninnan yer care malpuwear ya.jumping jack
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Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait
Fri, May 17 2024Mental case !
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SHAMSHUDDIN, Dammam ksa
Fri, May 17 2024Congress mindset is stable condition not like shetter
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alfria, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2024When this fellow was kicked out and not given ticket and was humiliated at that time congress saved him from humiliation and he got some respect who knew he would turn out to be a back stabber and traitor his political career is finished after 4 june
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alfria, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2024When this fellow was kicked out and not given ticket and was humiliated at that time congress saved him from humiliation and he got some respect who knew he would turn out to be a back stabber and traitor his political career is finished after 4 june
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Rizwan, Dubai/Mangalore
Thu, May 16 2024This "Namak Haram" Politician is a two-faced snake. He is "biting" the party which sheltered him when BJP treated him like a tissue paper. Shame on this guy. Disgrace to Karnataka politics. After LS polls your name is going to be included in the history books.
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Bobato Charlie, Mangalore
Thu, May 16 2024Shettar, your brain has spilled out!
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Clifford, Mangalore
Thu, May 16 2024This guy has lost all his creditably with jumping from party to party. Few months ago he is criticising BJP and now has joined them and criticising Congress . Two faced fellow.
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Roshan, mangaluru / Bengaluru
Thu, May 16 2024Chameleon,,, Another useless fellow from blue J pigs. He was sheltered by congress when he was made dustbin of BJP during last assembly election. Seems to be his brain has been replaced with cow dung in darwad cattle market.
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Dinesh, Dubai
Thu, May 16 2024Divorced from BJP, married congress and reunited BJP and now giving pravachan.
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dinesh, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2024halala?
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HENRY MISQUITH, Europe
Thu, May 16 2024Frustrated man says a lot.....
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Gautam Das, Bangalore
Thu, May 16 2024Do you have any plans to join congress for the second time after turmoil in BJP????…
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Samsod, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2024Confused a lot if fall of Congress after Lok Sabha results what will happen to people who are depended on it.
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T DSilva, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2024Whoever brought him into Congress should be blamed completely. These chameleons do not belong to any party, they are only for themselves. Good he quit congress before our CM kicked him out.
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