"We have put in our appeal": Congress MLA Tanveer Seth on Karnataka ministerial post aspirations
New Delhi, June 1
With Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony just days away on June 3, party MLA Tanveer Seth on Monday said that he has conveyed his interest for ministerial position in the cabinet led by Shivakumar.
Speaking after the meeting, Seth praised the party's handling of the leadership baton from Siddaramaiah to Shivakumar, calling the transition both "peaceful" and "dignified."
"It was known that someday the leadership had to change. The change went on very peacefully in a dignified way... We have met the state leaders. Many of us are in Delhi because we have been strong aspirants for ten ministerial posts... We have put in our appeal expressing that we are also aspirants of the post," he said.
Earlier, Karnataka Congress leaders arrived at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in the national capital.
Following the meeting, Former Karnataka Minister Eshwara Khandre said, "I met the Congress President, and I wanted to thank him for his continuous guidance in me performing my duties as a Minister...I submitted the achievements during my tenure...We are all on the same page...The high command will decide whether I will continue as a minister or not."
Meanwhile, Congress leader Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has said he had been assured by Rahul Gandhi that he would be inducted into the cabinet.
Yathindra Siddaramaiah said he was not looking at a particular portfolio. Asked if he is looking to be Deputy Chief Minister, he said "No".
Speculations were being made over Yateendra getting a potential place in the new cabinet of DK Shivkumar. While some ministers from Siddharamaiah's cabinet are unlikely to get a place this time, as new faces are to be inducted.
"Last time I visited high command, Rahul Gandhi said that my interest will be taken care of, and he said I would be inducted into the cabinet, so I'm hopeful. Whatever the portfolio is, I'll be happy," Yathindra Siddaramaiah said.
DK Shivakumar, after his three-year stint as the Deputy Chief Minister, is set to assume the office as the Karnataka CM. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for June 3 at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.
Shivakumar was elected leader of the Congress Legislative Party in Karnataka on Saturday following the resignation of Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister.
Sources said Siddharamaiah has proposed the formation of a coordination committee in the state. Sources said a discussion will also be held about the appointments of Deputy Chief Ministers. They said party leadership is considering an OBC candidate for the position of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president during the meeting.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The transition from Siddaramaiah to Shivakumar seems peaceful, but the real test will be whether the new cabinet can deliver. Yathindra getting assurance from Rahul Gandhi is interesting - political dynasties are alive and well in India! 😅
Honestly, this is why people are frustrated with politics. Instead of talking about water issues, infrastructure, or jobs, all we hear is who gets which portfolio. But I guess that's how the system works - you have to be in the room where decisions are made. Hope the new team focuses on Bengaluru's traffic and rural development! 🙏
I've seen many Congress governments in Karnataka. The key will be if Shivakumar can balance the old guard like Siddaramaiah's loyalists while bringing in fresh faces. Yathindra getting a place shows the party still believes in family politics. Let's see if this cabinet delivers for the common man or just for themselves.
Tanveer Seth is being very transparent about his ambitions - at least he came out and said it. But why are all these leaders running to Delhi? The new CM should be empowered to choose his own team. This micro-management from the high command is exactly why Congress struggles in other states. Karnataka deserves better governance! ✨
As someone who follows Indian politics from abroad, this jostling for positions seems chaotic. But I suppose it's part of the democratic process. The coordination committee idea from Siddaramaiah might actually help streamline things. Curious to see if they pick an OBC candidate for state party president - that would be a smart move given Karnataka's
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