Karnataka Chief Minister ready to ‘sacrifice power or continue’ depending on high command’s decision, says Rajanna
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is prepared to either step down or continue as Chief Minister based on the Congress high command's decision, according to his aide K.N. Rajanna. Rajanna acknowledged growing speculation about a leadership change, potentially favoring Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. He urged the central leadership to resolve the uncertainty quickly to prevent damage to the party and governance. The remarks reflect internal party tensions amid calls for leadership reshuffling.
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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.
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