Karnataka Congress Leadership Change Speculation to be Resolved in 2-3 Days: Top Sources
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- •A decision on the speculation surrounding a possible leadership change in Karnataka is expected within the next two to three days, according to top Congress sources.
- •The party high command has met with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to discuss key political matters, including the Rajya Sabha elections, a Cabinet reshuffle, and the MLC polls.
- •Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has maintained a stoic demeanor amidst the speculation, stating that "speculations are always there."
- •A minor reshuffle in the Karnataka cabinet has been carried out, with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot transferring the Planning and Statistics portfolio from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to Cabinet Minister K. Venkatesh.
- •The meeting between the party high command, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on Tuesday.
A decisive outcome to the ongoing speculation surrounding a possible leadership change in Karnataka is expected within the next two to three days, according to top Congress sources. This announcement comes after a meeting between the party's high command, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The high-stakes discussions are likely to cover a range of critical political matters, including the Rajya Sabha elections, a Cabinet reshuffle, and the MLC polls. The Karnataka Congress unit has been plagued by leadership uncertainty for over 18 months, with supporters of D K Shivakumar repeatedly claiming that he would soon assume the chief minister's post.
