Sonia, Rahul and I will fix it: Kharge on tussle over Karnataka CM
The Congress party has been facing an internal crisis in Karnataka, with a growing tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the top post. The situation has been escalating, with both leaders vying for the position, and the party’s high command has finally stepped in to resolve the issue. On Wednesday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced that he, along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, will sit together to deliberate on the matter and find a solution.
The tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar has been ongoing for some time now, with both leaders having a significant following within the party. The situation became more complicated after the 2.5-year timeline for the alleged change in state CM crossed last week. This timeline was reportedly agreed upon by the party leaders before the 2023 state assembly elections, where Siddaramaiah was chosen as the Chief Minister and Shivakumar as his deputy.
However, with the timeline now having lapsed, Shivakumar’s supporters have been demanding that he be made the Chief Minister, citing the agreement. On the other hand, Siddaramaiah has been reluctant to relinquish his post, stating that he has done a good job as the Chief Minister and should be allowed to continue. The situation has led to a rift within the party, with both factions trying to outmaneuver each other.
In an effort to resolve the crisis, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has now stepped in, stating that he, along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, will sit together to deliberate on the matter. “We will sit together and deliberate on this,” Kharge stated, indicating that the party’s top leadership will take a final decision on the issue.
The move is seen as an attempt to placate both factions and find a solution that is acceptable to all. By involving Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Kharge is likely trying to convey that the decision will be taken by the party’s top leadership, and all factions will have to abide by it. The involvement of the Gandhi family, which still wields significant influence within the party, is also likely to help in resolving the crisis.
The Karnataka CM post has been a contentious issue within the Congress party, with various factions vying for control. The party has been trying to balance the interests of different groups, but the situation has become increasingly complicated. The tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar is just the latest manifestation of the internal power struggle within the party.
The Congress party’s leadership will have to tread carefully to resolve the crisis. Any decision that is seen as favoring one faction over the other could lead to further divisions within the party. The party will have to find a solution that is acceptable to all, and ensures that the government in Karnataka remains stable.
The situation in Karnataka is being closely watched by the party’s leaders in Delhi, who are aware of the potential implications of the crisis. The Congress party is already facing significant challenges at the national level, and a rift in one of its key states could have far-reaching consequences.
As the Congress party’s leadership sits down to deliberate on the issue, they will have to consider various factors. They will have to take into account the interests of different factions, the political implications of their decision, and the potential impact on the party’s prospects in the state.
In the end, the decision on the Karnataka CM post will have to be taken by the party’s top leadership. By involving Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Kharge is likely trying to ensure that the decision is seen as fair and acceptable to all. The party’s leadership will have to find a solution that balances the interests of different factions and ensures that the government in Karnataka remains stable.
For now, the situation in Karnataka remains fluid, with both factions waiting with bated breath for the party’s leadership to take a decision. The Congress party’s ability to resolve the crisis will be closely watched, and will have significant implications for the party’s prospects in the state.
Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1993606145890808174
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