Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT, and BT, Priyank Kharge, responded to Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar’s Delhi visit, emphasizing the importance of meeting Union Ministers for discussions on Bengaluru-related matters. Kharge defended such interactions, highlighting that even ordinary party workers engage with leaders without controversy.
In a rebuttal, Kharge questioned whether BJP leaders would criticize Congress officials meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, underscoring the normalcy of such engagements. Dismissing rumors of leadership changes within the Congress, Kharge asserted that decisions are made by senior leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, emphasizing clarity in the decision-making process.
Addressing broader political speculations, Kharge refuted claims of significant political shifts, dismissing notions of a potential ‘May revolution’ and highlighting the transient nature of such conjectures. Amid ongoing debates on inter-party dynamics, Kharge also criticized the BJP for alleged involvement in ‘Operation Lotus,’ a term associated with defection engineering.
