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Kharge Says Congress High Command Will Settle Karnataka Leadership Row

Party leaders are weighing the issue after D.K. Shivakumar acknowledged a confidential understanding on power sharing.

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Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar had so far been diplomatic, like CM Siddaramaiah, about the question of leadership change, but they have now acknowledged confusion and mentioned a secret deal, respectively.
DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah.
DyCM DK Shivakumar has repeatedly mirrored CM Siddaramaiah’s take on the speculations on leadership change and routinely denied them, except for his cryptic statement on Tuesday. (ANI)

Overview

  • Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said he, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will deliberate and take a decision to end the uncertainty in Karnataka.
  • D.K. Shivakumar confirmed there was a 'secret deal' among five or six leaders on leadership transition but declined to disclose details publicly.
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged the central leadership to 'put a full stop to the confusion' and said he will abide by whatever the high command decides.
  • Groups of Congress MLAs traveled to New Delhi to lobby the central leadership, with reports indicating a possible decision before the December 1 Parliament session and a likely call for both leaders to meet in Delhi.
  • Party sources say Rahul Gandhi replied to Shivakumar with a message to wait for a call, as BJP figures sought to exploit the rift, including a claim of offering outside support to Shivakumar.