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Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Why Siddaramaiah's Son Says Rivals Are "Dreaming"

Yathindra Siddaramaiah has firmly shut down rumors of a change in the Karnataka chief minister's post. He stated that the Congress high command has made it clear this is not the appropriate time for any shift. The claims are dismissed as mere dreams from those spreading them. Meanwhile, other Congress leaders turned the focus onto alleged internal conflicts within the opposition BJP.

Key Points: Siddaramaiah Son Yathindra Denies Karnataka CM Leadership Change

  • Yathindra Siddaramaiah asserts Congress high command has ruled out a leadership change in Karnataka
  • He dismisses speculation about CM Siddaramaiah resigning after the Belagavi session
  • Senior leader B.K. Hariprasad denies factions, citing unity under Kharge and Gandhi leadership
  • Congress ministers deflect criticism, highlighting internal discord within the state BJP instead
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No change in leadership in the state: CM Siddaramaiah's son

CM Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra, dismisses leadership tussle rumors, stating Congress high command has clarified no change. Deputy CM Shivakumar's aspirations addressed.

"They have been saying this for many years... They must be dreaming. - Yathindra Siddaramaiah"

Belagavi, Dec 8

Responding to questions on the leadership tussle within the ruling Congress party, MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stated that those predicting a change in the CM’s position are “dreaming”.

He said the Congress high command has made it clear that there will be no change in leadership in the state.

Speaking to the media in Belagavi on Monday before attending the session, Yathindra said, “Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said he is an aspirant for the CM’s post. In response, the high command has clarified that this is not the appropriate time and also made it clear that there will be no change in the Chief Minister.”

He added, “The matter ends there. Hence, there is no tussle anymore. Opposition parties are unnecessarily spreading rumours and creating perceptions.”

When asked about speculation that CM Siddaramaiah would be asked to resign after the Belagavi session, Yathindra said, “They have been saying this for many years. They keep claiming the CM will be changed this year or that year. They must be dreaming.”

On whether CM Siddaramaiah will complete his five-year term, Yathindra said, “Personally, I have full faith that he will complete the full term. There is no discussion of leadership change in Delhi. The high command has not called CM Siddaramaiah, and there is no leadership crisis in the state.”

Senior Congress leader and MLC B.K. Hariprasad also told reporters that there are no factions within the Karnataka Congress. “There are no factions in the Congress party. There is only one faction -- the faction of Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi,” he said.

Defending Minister Satish Jarkiholi’s efforts to organise backward classes, Hariprasad said, “He is someone who raises his voice for the oppressed, and there is nothing wrong with that. Groupism is more prevalent in the BJP. A group of BJP leaders has gone to Delhi to complain against the state President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka.” Minister Satish Jarkiholi is a close associate of CM Siddaramaiah.

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao added, “Groupism and differences are far greater in the BJP. There are groups working against the Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka and the state president, B.Y. Vijayendra, trying to unseat them. Let BJP leaders set their own house in order before commenting on internal matters of the Congress party.”

- IANS

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Priya S
It's good to have clarity, but the son defending the father doesn't sound very convincing, does it? 🤔 The real issue is whether this constant speculation affects administration. People want development, not political gossip.
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Rohit P
Typical Congress culture of "high command" deciding everything. What about the voice of Karnataka's MLAs and the people? This top-down approach is why there is always simmering tension. DK Shivakumar is a mass leader, his aspirations can't be ignored forever.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's fascinating how every party points fingers at the other for internal fights. Both BJP and Congress seem to have the same issues! The focus should be on who is delivering for Karnataka's citizens.
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Vikram M
Hariprasad's comment says it all – "only one faction, the faction of Kharge, Sonia, Rahul." So much for internal democracy! This is not healthy for a party in a diverse state like Karnataka. The leadership should emerge from the state, not be dictated from Delhi.
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Kavya N
All this energy spent on defending positions and attacking the opposition... imagine if it was spent on solving Bengaluru's traffic or water problems! 😒 We need a break from this political *tamasha* and some actual work.

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