Karnataka Chief Minister Change Likely As Congress Picks DK Shivakumar
The tussle over the top post in Karnataka has finally been resolved, with DK Shivakumar's claim being backed unanimously by the Congress central leadership, sources
The tussle over the top post in Karnataka has finally been resolved, with DK Shivakumar's claim being backed unanimously by the Congress central leadership, sources told NDTV. "The entire high command was for transition to DK Shivakumar," sources also said. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, sources said, has been offered a Rajya Sabha seat and asked to play a larger, national role from Delhi. He has asked for time to decide on that, sources said.
Siddaramaiah has discussed the matter with his loyalists, declaring that he will "abide by the decisions of the high command," sources said. He could step down as early as tomorrow, sources said. The Congress, which held a marathon si hour meeting earlier today, had claimed that it was about the three Rajya Sabha seats in the state, warning the media against speculating. "Discussions were held regarding the Rajya Sabha and MLC elections.
There is no truth to any other speculation," said party General Secretary KC Venugopal during the one-minute statement. About NDTV (English news channel) NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world. Watch big political debates, exclusive entertainment interviews, news bulletins, current affairs, talk shows and tech reviews with our 24x7 news live streams, packed with credible information across all platforms: TV, Internet and Mobile.
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