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Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Why Rahul Gandhi Must Decide Now

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has put the ball in Rahul Gandhi's court regarding any potential leadership change in the state. He expressed frustration with persistent media questions, insisting he had already addressed the matter in the Legislative Assembly. Meanwhile, internal party dynamics are heating up, with Deputy CM Shivakumar planning a visit to Delhi. The BJP is seizing on the apparent indecision, ridiculing the Congress leadership for its inability to resolve the simmering crisis.

Key Points: Siddaramaiah Says Rahul Gandhi Must Decide Karnataka Leadership

  • CM Siddaramaiah defers the leadership decision entirely to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
  • The BJP mocks Congress high command for lacking capacity to resolve the internal crisis
  • Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar's planned Delhi visit may intensify internal party activities
  • Siddaramaiah's son claims the high command rejected Shivakumar's request for a change
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Rahul Gandhi should decide on leadership change in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defers to Rahul Gandhi on leadership change, amid internal Congress tensions and BJP criticism over the unresolved crisis.

"We are committed to whatever decision Rahul Gandhi takes. - Chief Minister Siddaramaiah"

Mysuru, Dec 22

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi should decide on the leadership crisis in the state.

Talking to media persons at his native place, Mysuru, Siddaramaiah said, "We are committed to whatever decision Rahul Gandhi takes."

Expressing dismay over the media discussing leadership change, he said, "Why is there a need to ask so many questions? I have already spoken about this in the Legislative Assembly. There is no need to discuss it again."

Recently, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared on the floor of the House that he would complete his tenure.

Responding to media questions about former minister and Congress MLA K.N. Rajanna meeting Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar last week, the Chief Minister said, "D.K. Shivakumar is the party president. What is wrong with meeting the party president?"

Slamming the Congress, the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, R. Ashoka, stated on Monday, "On one hand, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is repeatedly asserting that he will continue as CM as long as the party high command wishes, while Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar claims that an agreement has already been reached with the high command.

Earlier, CM Siddaramaiah's son, Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, stated that the high command had turned down the request of Deputy CM Shivakumar and his father would be the CM for the full term.

CM Siddaramaiah later went to claim on the floor of the House that he would be the CM for the full term.

The BJP has ridiculed the Congress high command and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying they lack the capacity to resolve it.

The activities within the Congress camp are likely to intensify as Deputy CM Shivakumar will be visiting Delhi this week.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to be invited to the Congress Working Committee meeting scheduled on Saturday.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Siddaramaiah ji is a seasoned leader. If he says he will complete his term, we should trust him. All this media speculation is unnecessary and creates confusion. Let them work in peace! 🙏
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Rahul R
Honestly, it's a bit disappointing. The party high command, especially Rahul Gandhi, needs to show decisive leadership. This "waiting for Delhi" narrative weakens the state government's authority. A clear statement is needed.
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Priyanka N
DK Shivakumar has worked very hard for the party's victory. His ambitions are understandable. But the party must present a united front, especially with the BJP watching closely. Internal democracy is good, but public spats are not.
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David E
Watching from outside, this seems like classic political maneuvering. The son's statement, the deputy CM's Delhi visit... it's all part of the negotiation chessboard. The final call will be about balancing regional equations.
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Anjali F
As a Kannadiga, I'm more concerned about whether my city's roads will be fixed and water problems solved. Please, leaders, sort your issues quickly and get back to work. We have real problems here! 💧🛣️

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