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Yathindra Repeats 'No Change' Claim on Karnataka Leadership, Rekindling Congress Dispute

The party's national leadership has offered no public clarification on the chief ministership.

Yatindra Siddaramaiah's remarks come a day after his father said that he and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, will abide by whatever the party high command decides.
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Overview

  • Speaking in Belagavi on December 11, Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah said the high command conveyed that there will be no leadership change "as of now."
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that he and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will abide by whatever the high command decides.
  • D.K. Shivakumar denied any rift with the chief minister and said the CM would respond to Yathindra's remarks.
  • Congress leaders urged restraint after a directive against public commentary on the issue, as Opposition leader R. Ashoka argued the uncertainty is hurting governance.
  • The high command recently encouraged Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to hold breakfast meetings to project unity after mid-term speculation about a change grew.