Karnataka minister claims full term for CM Siddaramaiah; Shivakumar points at the high command

Bengaluru: Karnataka minister MB Patil’s statement that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will complete a full five years in office has created quite a stir in the ruling Congress circles, as it came days after the government was sworn in after marathon discussions in Delhi. Who will lead the state. Among the possible scenarios that did the rounds last week ahead of government formation was a “power-sharing or rotational CM” formula to accommodate both Siddaramaiah and state Congress chief and now deputy CM DK Shivakumar by turns at the top post.

Ruling out any proposed arrangement for Shivakumar to take over as CM after two-and-a-half years or after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Patil on Monday said Siddaramaiah would head the government for a full five-year term. Shivkumar, who seemed upset by the statement, did not want to react to Patil, but said that the party high command would take care of it. However, his brother and Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh said that he too can react sharply to what Patil has said, but will not do so.

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, both chief ministerial candidates who have been hitting the heels of the Congress’s victory in the May 10 assembly polls, held the grand old party’s central polls ahead of their appointments as CM and deputy CM, respectively, last week. There was a long conversation regarding the leadership. There are reports quoting party sources that the high command then put forward the proposal of the Chief Ministers in turn to break the deadlock.

Patil told reporters, “Siddaramaiah will be chief minister for five years. If there was a power sharing or anything, our leadership would have told you (media). There is no such thing. As our AICC general secretary has said things will continue.” Are.” In response to a question in Mysore on Monday whether Siddaramaiah would remain the CM for five years or there is any formula for power sharing.

On the discussion on CM change after 2024 parliamentary polls and whether Shivakumar would be given a chance, Patil said, “If such things were to happen, our AICC general secretary would have told you during the press conference.” Doesn’t matter.” Patil on Tuesday sought to clarify that his statement to the media on May 22 was made immediately after All India Congress Committee general secretary KC Venugopal announced the names of Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the two top posts on May 18. The statement was repeated.

He told reporters here, “When asked about power sharing, he (Venugopal) had said that there is no power sharing. Power sharing is with the people…I have said what Venugopal said.” On Patil’s statement, Shivakumar said: “Anyone can say whatever they want. The AICC general secretary is there, the Chief Minister There are and AICC president (Mallikarjun Kharge) is…”

However, his brother Suresh openly expressed his displeasure over Patil’s statement. “Siddaramaiah is the chief minister, if you want more information and want to reply to MB Patil’s statement, you can meet our AICC general secretary Surjewala (Randeep Singh Surjewala) and collect the information. I can also say things fast. But don’t let me. I can.” Respond to MB Patil’s statement, tell MB Patil – don’t let this happen.

Hitting out at the Congress, BJP’s Karnataka unit shared a video of Patil’s statement saying in a tweet: “DK Shivakumar is not going to become CM, @siddaramaiah is not going to let him. @MBPatil just sent a message Is.” With this statement, a direct warning to DK Shivakumar!” The opposition party also said that looking at all the developments so far, there is no indication or guarantee that this government will remain stable despite getting a majority. Congress in the 224-member House won 135 seats,

The government came into existence on Saturday, with the CM and deputy CM taking oath along with eight cabinet ministers. The allocation of portfolios to the ministers is yet to be done. Along with this, there is also a plan for cabinet expansion in the coming days and there are many contenders for the post of ministers.