Amid renewed buzz over inner variations inside the ruling Congress in Karnataka and an obvious management tussle, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar sought to downplay it, asserting that there aren’t any points inside the celebration and that he would abide by any decision taken by the high command.

“I don’t talk about political points earlier than the media. When the time comes, all of you’ll find out about it. As of now, there is no such thing as a challenge amongst us, no drawback, and no politics concerned. No matter choices have been taken will likely be applied,” the senior Congress chief mentioned.

His remarks come amid rising chatter inside political circles a couple of attainable management change and cupboard reshuffle as the federal government nears the midpoint of its tenure. Hypothesis has additionally been fuelled by the reported power-sharing association between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at the time of government formation in 2023.

Responding to feedback by senior minister Satish Jarkiholi, who had hinted at variations inside the celebration and the necessity for intervention by the management, Shivakumar dismissed any discord, saying the celebration management “will do no matter must be accomplished on the acceptable time.”

“Our celebration can do no matter it feels is important. There is no such thing as a drawback, we think about our celebration. They’ll do what must be accomplished,” he added.

On questions on a attainable change in management, Shivakumar reiterated that each he and the Chief Minister would abide by the celebration’s path. “Each the Chief Minister and I’ve mentioned that every time the excessive command provides any instruction, we are going to comply with it and act accordingly,” he mentioned.

He declined to touch upon whether or not any “excellent news” could possibly be anticipated round his birthday on Could 15, whilst hypothesis continues over political developments within the state.

Individually, Shivakumar issued a strict warning to celebration employees in opposition to placing up flex banners or hoardings for his birthday celebrations. “Nobody ought to put up flexes or banners on my birthday. If anybody does, I’ll instruct civic authorities to take motion. If mandatory, they will publish commercials as a substitute. Don’t spoil the great thing about roads,” he mentioned.

He added that he has directed civic officers to impose heavy fines and register circumstances in opposition to these placing up unauthorised banners, no matter their political affiliation.

In the meantime, Pranavananda Swamiji, president of the discussion board of heads of the Most Backward Courses mutts, has overtly backed DK Shivakumar for the highest put up.

Addressing reporters on Sunday, the seer urged the Congress excessive command to instantly appoint Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister, claiming he had been promised the put up by senior celebration leaders after main the celebration to energy within the state.

“We’re not suggesting that the present Chief Minister just isn’t a frontrunner of the backward lessons. Nevertheless, it’s being identified that he has already served as Chief Minister for practically eight years. There’s now a rising sentiment that leaders from different backward communities also needs to be given a chance. If this isn’t addressed, it might hurt the Congress celebration within the state,” he mentioned.

Pranavananda Swamiji warned that the Congress would face “severe penalties” in Karnataka if a management change doesn’t happen, alleging that Shivakumar was being sidelined regardless of his contributions to the celebration.

He additionally introduced that just about 25 swamijis are planning to journey to New Delhi to press their demand earlier than the Congress excessive command, following a gathering with Shivakumar in Sadashivanagar.

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