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DK Shivakumar's Delhi Visit Fuels Speculation on Congress High Command Meet

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited Delhi, stating he would meet Congress "high command" leaders but declined to specify whom. He clarified his trip followed a personal event in Pune and included a meeting with the Assam Pradesh Congress President. Shivakumar has organized a dinner for state MLAs and Legislative Council members to mark his completion of six years as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President. He dismissed speculation about the visit, emphasizing a scheduled Congress Legislature Party meeting and noting his exclusion from the committee handling candidate selection for the Assam elections.

Key Points: DK Shivakumar Meets Congress Leaders in Delhi, Plans Dinner for MLAs

  • Delhi visit for Congress high command meetings
  • Dinner for MLAs marks 6 years as KPCC chief
  • Denies special discussions amid speculation
  • Congress releases 42-candidate list for Assam polls
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"Cannot say openly who I will meet in Delhi": Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar visits Delhi, meets Assam Congress chief, and organizes dinner for MLAs marking his 6 years as KPCC President.

"I cannot say openly who I will meet in Delhi. - DK Shivakumar"

New Delhi, March 9

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said he would meet Congress "high command" leaders in the national capital.

Responding to media queries at Karnataka Bhawan in the national capital, Shivakumar said, "I'll have to meet our high command leaders...I cannot say openly who I will meet in Delhi."

He said, "I will meet everyone... You (media) are reporting that even though DK went to Delhi, the leaders did not give time and are waiting, so I will wait."

He added that his trip to Delhi followed a personal engagement in Pune, where he attended a friend's wedding.

Earlier today, Shivakumar met the Assam Pradesh Congress President in Delhi.

"There was a wedding program at my friend's house in Pune. That is why I came to Delhi yesterday. Today I met the Assam Pradesh Congress President. There are many meetings today. There is a party joining programme at the Congress party office," he said.

The Deputy Chief Minister has also organised a dinner for all state MLAs and Legislative Council members for tomorrow to mark his completion of six years as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President.

"Tomorrow I will complete six years as KPCC President, and in this context, I have organised a dinner for all the MLAs and Legislative Council members. Another day, a dinner will be organised for our defeated candidates and district and block Congress presidents. Now, in view of the ongoing session, I have organised a dinner for the MLAs."

When asked whether Shivakumar's visit to Delhi, even though it is a private event, means different discussions will take place, he said, "No different discussions. There's no need to speculate. There is a dinner tomorrow (Tuesday), and there is a Congress Legislature Party meeting the day after tomorrow."

When asked about the release of the list of 42 Congress candidates for the Assam elections, he said, "The list of 42 candidates has already been released, and today there is another screening committee meeting. I am not in this committee. My responsibilities are different."

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) last week announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections. A total of 42 candidates have been selected by the party's Central Election Committee to contest various constituencies across the state.

According to an official release, the list includes Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi (Jorhat), Bitupan Saikia (Golaghat), Satyabrat Kalita (Kamalpur), Ripun Bora (Barchalla), Mira Borthakur Goswami (Dispur), Diganta Barman (Barkhetri), Uptal Gogoi (Sonari), Ajoy Kumar Gogoi (Demow), Debabrata Saikia (Nazira), and Ashok Kumar Sarma (Nalbari).

The list features several candidates representing Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constituencies. Several female leaders have also been fielded, including Nandita Das (Hajo-Sualkuchi SC), Pallabi Saikia Gogoi (Teok), and Suruchi Roy (Ram Krishana Nagar SC).

- ANI

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Priyanka N
He's organizing dinners for MLAs to mark 6 years as KPCC chief. This is less about Assam elections and more about consolidating his own position within the state party. Smart move, but the Delhi visit timing is very interesting. 🧐
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Aman W
Respectfully, as a citizen, I wish our leaders would be more transparent. "No need to speculate" he says, but then gives cryptic answers. This creates unnecessary confusion. Just tell the people what the meeting is about if it's for the public good.
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Sarah B
The focus should be on the Assam candidate list that was released. Good to see representation for SC/ST constituencies and women leaders like Nandita Das. That's the real news here, not the political maneuvering.
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Vikram M
Delhi trips are always "personal" until they're not. 😄 Attending a friend's wedding in Pune and then flying to Delhi for a "dinner" with MLAs? The sequence itself tells a story. High command is definitely discussing something big, maybe cabinet reshuffle or election strategy.
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Kriti O
He met the Assam PCC President. This is clearly about election coordination. Congress needs a strong strategy for Assam, and DK Shivakumar is a key organizer. The dinner for MLAs is just a cover to ensure everyone is on the same page. All the best to the candidates!

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