‘Make Parameshwara CM’: Congress MLA Sparks Fresh Leadership Buzz In Karnataka

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• ‘Make Parameshwara CM’: Congress MLA Sparks Fresh Leadership Buzz In Karnataka Published By, Last Updated: May 18, 2026, 19:41 IST Rajanna stressed that if the party decides on a leadership change, he would support Parameshwara.
• Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara (File photo) Fresh political buzz over a possible leadership change in Karnataka gained momentum on Monday after senior Congress MLA KN Rajanna said Home Minister G Parameshwara should be considered for the chief minister’s post if Siddaramaiah is replaced.
• Rajanna, a former minister, said Parameshwara had waited long for the opportunity and deserved a chance to lead the state if the Congress leadership decided to make a change.
• Speaking to reporters, Rajanna said Parameshwara had served as Karnataka Congress president for eight years and could have become chief minister after the 2013 Assembly elections if he had won his seat.
• “He lost the election then, and his due is still...