Speculation over Karnataka Congress leadership shifts intensified as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Tuesday offloaded responsibility for minister and MLA discipline onto Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Addressing press at his Bengaluru home, the PCC chief confronted talks of changes and Dalit CM elevation. ‘Controlling ministers and MLAs is CM’s responsibility,’ he emphasized. ‘Party president role: brief high command on affairs.’
He detailed weekly syncs with ally-like figure Satish Jarkiholi: ‘Esteemed senior, my past working president partner. Shared thoughts, united front for party’s power return blueprint.’
On Mahadevappa’s bold claim, a wry response: ‘Observed it. Nothing more. High command ties could mean he knows ahead—no word for me.’
No joint Delhi trip summons, but departmental duties call, including Rs 1 lakh crore urban funding talks for mid-tier cities.
Endorsing fresh cabinet blood per MLA appeals, he mused, ‘Ministerial dreams universal. Fresh gens, innovations needed. My 36-year stint? Time yields. Party finalizes, CM expands.’
Shivakumar’s articulation reveals strategic positioning in Karnataka’s Congress ecosystem, prioritizing order and innovation amid rising ambitions and rumors.