The Congress government in Karnataka faced renewed turmoil as MLA Sivaganga Basavaraj, a loyalist of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, called on the party high command to address the leadership issue. Basavaraj highlighted the delay in a meeting between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, and the party leadership, emphasizing the need for clarity on the power-sharing arrangement.
Expressing his support for Shivakumar as Chief Minister, Basavaraj urged the high command to swiftly resolve the uncertainty surrounding the leadership. He emphasized the importance of ending internal discussions promptly to strengthen the party ahead of the upcoming budget session.
Basavaraj reiterated his stance on Shivakumar’s leadership, stating his commitment to the Deputy Chief Minister. He emphasized the need for a clear decision from the high command to avoid further confusion within the party ranks.
State Minister Satish Jarkiholi echoed the call for a resolution from the party leadership, emphasizing the collective desire among MLAs to address the leadership issue promptly. Congress sources revealed that the MLAs are seeking clarity from the high command, especially with local body elections approaching, to avoid confusion among party members.
