Confusion over CM’s post will be cleared in a few days, claims Satish Jarkiholi
Satish Jarkiholi stated that the confusion regarding the Chief Minister's position in Karnataka will be resolved shortly. He mentioned that the Congress high command will hold discussions with key leaders in New Delhi. This follows comments from former Minister K.N. Rajanna regarding potential successors if Siddaramaiah is replaced.
- ▪Satish Jarkiholi is the Public Works Minister and KPCC working president.
- ▪The Congress high command plans to invite important leaders to discuss the Chief Minister's position.
- ▪Former Minister K.N. Rajanna suggested G. Parameshwara as a potential successor if Siddaramaiah is discontinued.
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The confusion surrounding the post of the Chief Minister in Karnataka will be cleared in a few days, Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi claimed here on Monday.“The Congress high command will invite some important leaders to New Delhi to discuss the issue. All issues will be discussed there in detail and everything will be resolved soon,” Mr. Jarkiholi, who is also the KPCC working president, told reporters.He was responding to a statement by the former Minister K.N. Rajanna that if Siddaramaiah were to be discontinued, he will prefer Home Minister G. Parameshwara to be the next Chief Minister.
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