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Shivakumar Rejects Resignation Rumours as Congress Mulls Karnataka Cabinet Reshuffle

He says his health is fine, with any cabinet changes left to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Overview

  • The Karnataka Congress president said there is no reason to quit and pledged to work as a “disciplined soldier” who will not blackmail the party.
  • He stated there is no discussion of a reshuffle at present, saying any move will follow consultations between the chief minister and the party high command.
  • After meetings in New Delhi, Siddaramaiah said his discussions centered on the Bihar election outcome rather than a Karnataka cabinet exercise.
  • Home Minister G. Parameshwara indicated a reshuffle is likely without a leadership change, with party chatter suggesting action after the Assembly’s winter session.
  • Shivakumar said he is in Delhi to finalise dates and invite Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to lay foundations for 100 party offices, and he flagged a forthcoming launch of his book Gandhi-Bharat.