Karnataka Chief Minister ready to ‘sacrifice power or continue’ depending on high command’s decision, says Rajanna
K.N. Rajanna, a close aide of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stated that the Chief Minister is prepared to either step down or continue in office based on the Congress high command's decision. Rajanna emphasized the need for clarity regarding leadership changes, as uncertainty is impacting the party and governance. The leadership issue has become more prominent with calls for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's elevation following the recent Assembly elections.
- ▪K.N. Rajanna indicated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is willing to sacrifice power or continue based on the Congress high command's decision.
- ▪Rajanna mentioned that all Ministers are prepared to follow the high command's directives regarding leadership changes.
- ▪The leadership issue has intensified with demands for a change in leadership, particularly for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's elevation.
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Amid speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, K.N. Rajanna, a close aide of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Tuesday said the latter was willing to “either sacrifice power or continue in office” as directed by the Congress high command and Rahul Gandhi.Mr. Rajanna also indicated openness to a change in leadership, in an apparent reference to Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar, whose supporters have been seeking his elevation. He urged the high command to end the uncertainty, warning that it was affecting both the party and governance.‘Open mind’“The Chief Minister has an open mind and will abide by the high command’s decision. All Ministers have agreed to follow the decision,” Mr. Rajanna told presspersons.“Power is not permanent.
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