Siddaramaiah again urged to step into national politics
Siddaramaiah has been encouraged by the Congress party to transition into national politics, particularly in light of the upcoming 2029 General elections. Despite this encouragement, he has firmly stated his intention to remain focused on state politics for the next two years. Siddaramaiah has declined offers to join national politics, including a suggestion to join the Rajya Sabha.
- ▪The Congress party high command has urged Siddaramaiah to step into national politics.
- ▪Siddaramaiah has expressed his desire to continue serving in state politics for the next two years.
- ▪He declined an offer to join the Rajya Sabha, stating he is not interested in national politics.
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The party high command that encouraged outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to enter national politics by asking him to step down to pave way for a power transition, again broached the topic in the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Saturday (May 30).“Mr. Venugopal, while appreciating the contribution of Mr. Siddaramaiah to the party, patted the latter and said the party would utilise him both at the State and national level. The party said Mr. Siddaramaiah should help the Congress come back to power at the Centre in the 2029 General elections,” a leader who was part of the meeting said.On his part, Mr. Siddaramaiah has insisted that he will not go to national politics and would serve the remaining two years as a legislator.
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