Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed reports of a demand for additional Deputy Chief Ministers, labeling them as media creations. Shivakumar emphasized that there is no internal strife within the Karnataka Congress and that the party high command, along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and himself, will make any necessary decisions. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi suggested that the push for more Deputy Chief Ministers is a tactic by Siddaramaiah to reduce Shivakumar's influence. Congress leader TR Prasad Gowda also confirmed the unity within the party leadership. Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing within the party regarding the appointment of a new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, with speculation that Rahul Gandhi has asked Shivakumar to step down, potentially destabilizing Siddaramaiah's government. The debate has been exacerbated by seers joining the issue, and a decision is expected by July 17.
The party is rife with talks that the Congress high command plans to announce a new KPCC president on July 17. Reportedly, Rahul Gandhi himself has asked DK Shivakumar to step down. Will this lead to DKS destabilizing Siddaramaiah's government?
#Karnataka Demand for more DyCMs: CM @siddaramaiah on Monday said they will abide by the decision of the party high command. @NewIndianXpress @XpressBengaluru @santwana99 @Cloudnirad @DKShivakumar https://t.co/e67xbwT6h2
#DKShivakumar refutes 'more Dy CMs in #Karnataka' reports: 'Some wanted their names circulated…' | https://t.co/6e5Aa4bbSI https://t.co/pVSvZ0FVqo
#WATCH | Hubbali: On Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah backing voice for more Deputy CMs in the state, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "...To cut short the powers of Dy CM DK Shivakumar, this has been well planned by CM Siddaramaiah. It is an internal fight between both of them. The… https://t.co/OkQbQkClIX
#PoliticalRadar CM, DyCM power-sharing debate rocks @INCIndia & its govt in #Karnataka, exposes fissures within the party. Seers joining the issue has made matters worse. @NewIndianXpress @XpressBengaluru @santwana99 @Cloudnirad https://t.co/xCaI3tNHtL https://t.co/tDQ2EeD9Ui
"Media Creation": DK Shivakumar On Demand For More Deputy Chief Ministers https://t.co/1khd2OfzPW https://t.co/tSodHI3ErL
Internal strife in Karnataka Congress? Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar rubbishes claims @PratibaRaman reports https://t.co/FeWYN3eyMy
#DKShivakumar: High Command to Decide Chief Minister Post Based on My Performance https://t.co/VkPOu5Kapi
Row over '3 Dy CM' There is no demand... Some of them just wanted to have their names circulated in the news...: @DKShivakumar Party high command, Siddaramaiah ji, DKShivakumar... all are united and will take the decision...: TR Prasad Gowda, Congress Leader, tells @Roypranesh https://t.co/zSoqZih2lU
#WATCH | Delhi: On demand for more Deputy CMs in Karnataka, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "There is no demand... Some of them just wanted to have their names circulated in the news. Thats it." https://t.co/qyaFbYb1vX