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"I Am Ready to Resign..." Siddaramaiah Responds to Surjewala; Possibility of Leadership Change in Karnataka
Bengaluru: A situation akin to a political earthquake has emerged within the Karnataka Congress. Following a message from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his readiness to step down. Congress National General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala conveyed this message to Siddaramaiah.
According to reports, Siddaramaiah told Surjewala, "I am ready to resign." However, it has come to light that he has laid down a condition: that his son be granted a Cabinet ministerial berth. It is likely that he will meet Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot tomorrow (May 29) to tender his resignation.
What is the full story?
As the Congress government in Karnataka completes three years in office, the party's High Command has decided to elevate Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to the post of Chief Minister. Surjewala conveyed Rahul Gandhi's message regarding this decision to Siddaramaiah.
Following this, several ministers and MLAs visited Siddaramaiah's residence and urged him not to resign. However, Siddaramaiah has decided to abide by the High Command's directive.
Current Status
Siddaramaiah has sought an appointment with the Governor.
The party has not yet convened a meeting of the Legislature Party.
Indications suggest that the process of appointing D.K. Shivakumar as Chief Minister is proceeding rapidly.
This internal upheaval within the Karnataka Congress has now become a subject of discussion at the national level. Even as the party attempts to focus on developmental works and issues of public interest, the power struggle within the organization has once again come to the fore.
Bengaluru: A situation akin to a political earthquake has emerged within the Karnataka Congress. Following a message from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his readiness to step down. Congress National General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala conveyed this message to Siddaramaiah.
According to reports, Siddaramaiah told Surjewala, "I am ready to resign." However, it has come to light that he has laid down a condition: that his son be granted a Cabinet ministerial berth. It is likely that he will meet Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot tomorrow (May 29) to tender his resignation.
What is the full story?
As the Congress government in Karnataka completes three years in office, the party's High Command has decided to elevate Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to the post of Chief Minister. Surjewala conveyed Rahul Gandhi's message regarding this decision to Siddaramaiah.
Following this, several ministers and MLAs visited Siddaramaiah's residence and urged him not to resign. However, Siddaramaiah has decided to abide by the High Command's directive.
Current Status
Siddaramaiah has sought an appointment with the Governor.
The party has not yet convened a meeting of the Legislature Party.
Indications suggest that the process of appointing D.K. Shivakumar as Chief Minister is proceeding rapidly.
This internal upheaval within the Karnataka Congress has now become a subject of discussion at the national level. Even as the party attempts to focus on developmental works and issues of public interest, the power struggle within the organization has once again come to the fore.
According to reports, Siddaramaiah told Surjewala, "I am ready to resign." However, it has come to light that he has laid down a condition: that his son be granted a Cabinet ministerial berth. It is likely that he will meet Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot tomorrow (May 29) to tender his resignation.
What is the full story?
As the Congress government in Karnataka completes three years in office, the party's High Command has decided to elevate Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to the post of Chief Minister. Surjewala conveyed Rahul Gandhi's message regarding this decision to Siddaramaiah.
Following this, several ministers and MLAs visited Siddaramaiah's residence and urged him not to resign. However, Siddaramaiah has decided to abide by the High Command's directive.
Current Status
Siddaramaiah has sought an appointment with the Governor.
The party has not yet convened a meeting of the Legislature Party.
Indications suggest that the process of appointing D.K. Shivakumar as Chief Minister is proceeding rapidly.
This internal upheaval within the Karnataka Congress has now become a subject of discussion at the national level. Even as the party attempts to focus on developmental works and issues of public interest, the power struggle within the organization has once again come to the fore.
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