"Effort is the means to everything": DK Shivakumar's all-party MP meet in Delhi hailed as huge success
New Delhi, July 28
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's meeting with state MPs in Delhi on July 26 was described as a "huge success", with leaders across party lines calling it a landmark in cooperative federalism.
The meeting, aimed at presenting a united front on Karnataka's issues before the Centre, saw participation from MPs of both ruling and opposition parties. Even BJP leaders and Union Ministers present lauded the CM's efforts.
Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Shobha Karandlaje, Jagadish Shettar, V. Somanna, and Basavaraj Bommai, along with Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty, said they had "never seen so many MPs attend such a meeting before" and termed it a "first". They also praised Shivakumar for organizing the meeting "commendably".
The key message from the gathering was strength in unity. Leaders echoed the CM's appeal to set aside party differences and work together for Karnataka's development.
A major highlight was the unanimous positive response to press the Centre on pending projects, release of central funds, and drought relief support for the state.
Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Somanna, and Shobha Karandlaje; Lok Sabha MPs Basavaraj Bommai, Jagadish Shettar, P C Gaddigoudar, Ramesh Jigajinagi, Sagar Khandre, Dr Manjunath, E Tukaram, Tejasvi Surya, P C Mohan, Govind Karjol, Dr Sudhakar, Sunil Bose, Priyanka Jarkiholi, Prabha Mallikarjun, Radhakrishna, Shreyas Patel, Rajshekar Hitnal, Mallesh Babu, Brijesh Chowta, Yaduveer Wadiyar, Kumar Naik, B Y Raghavendra, Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, and Kota Srinivas Poojary; and Rajya Sabha members Sudha Murty, Jairam Ramesh, Ajay Maken, G C Chandrashekhar, Syed Nasir Hussain, Narayan Bhandage, M Nagaraj, Mansoor Khan, and Pawan Khera attended the meeting.
Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and H D Kumaraswamy, and Rajya Sabha members Mallikarjun Kharge, Jaggesh, Lehar Singh, and Dr Veerendra Heggade could not attend due to prior commitments and had informed the organisers in advance.
Calling it a "resounding success", leaders said the meeting has set the tone for united efforts to secure Karnataka's due from the Centre.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Let's not get too carried away, yaar. It's one meeting. I hope this isn't just a photo-op and actually translates into real action. Drought relief and central funds are long overdue. Let's see if the Centre actually listens now, or if this was just to make headlines.
As a Kannadiga, I'm proud. DK Shivakumar is doing what no CM has done before—bringing everyone together. That list of attendees is massive! Even Sudha Murty ji was there. When we unite, we're unstoppable. Jai Karnataka! 🚀
Honest question: Why couldn't this have been done earlier? The state has been ignored for years. But better late than never. I just hope the Centre doesn't play politics and actually releases our funds. We need development, not drama.
Impressive display of unity. As an outsider looking in, it's refreshing to see Indian politicians set aside differences for a common goal. This is how democracy should work. Hope other states take note.
This is a masterstroke by DK Shivakumar. He knows how to bring people together—even his political rivals! The fact that BJP leaders praised him shows his diplomatic skills. But now the real test begins: delivering results for Karnataka. We're watching, Shivakumar ji! 👀
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