K’taka Dy CM Shivakumar issues notice to Congress MLA Hussain
In a shocking turn of events, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar has issued a notice to Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain for speaking to the media over his demand to change the Chief Minister from Siddaramaiah to himself. The notice, which was issued on Saturday, has sparked heated debate within the party, with many questioning the action taken by Shivakumar.
Hussain, who represents the Athani constituency, had made headlines recently by saying that he would not support Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister if the party fails to win more seats in the upcoming elections. He had also expressed his desire to see Shivakumar take over as the Chief Minister, citing his experience and leadership skills.
However, Shivakumar has taken strong exception to Hussain’s statements, describing them as an embarrassment to the party and a violation of party discipline. In the notice, Shivakumar has given Hussain a week’s time to respond to the allegations, failing which he will be considered to have committed a breach of party discipline.
The notice has sent shockwaves within the party, with many MLAs and leaders expressing their support for Shivakumar’s action. Some have even gone on record to say that Hussain’s statements were a clear attempt to destabilize the party and create divisions within its ranks.
However, not everyone is in agreement with Shivakumar’s decision. A section of MLAs and leaders have come out in support of Hussain, saying that he has the right to express his opinions and that the party should not muzzle him. They argue that Hussain’s statements were made in good faith and were meant to improve the party’s chances in the elections.
The controversy has also sparked a debate about the role of MLAs in the party and their right to express their opinions. Some have argued that MLAs are elected representatives of the people and should be free to express their views, while others have said that they should toe the party line and not speak out against the leadership.
The issue has also raised questions about the level of democracy within the party. Some have argued that the party is too centralized and that leaders like Shivakumar are too powerful, while others have said that the party needs strong leadership to guide it and make tough decisions.
The controversy has also taken a toll on Siddaramaiah, who has been at the receiving end of Hussain’s criticism. While Siddaramaiah has not commented on the issue, sources close to him have said that he is upset and hurt by Hussain’s statements.
The issue is likely to continue to dominate the party’s agenda in the coming weeks, with many expecting it to be taken up at the party’s upcoming meeting. In the meantime, Hussain has refused to back down, saying that he will continue to speak his mind and fight for what he believes in.
As the controversy continues to simmer, one thing is clear: the Karnataka Congress is in for a long and arduous battle ahead of the elections. With divisions within the party and leadership issues yet to be resolved, the party’s chances of winning the elections look increasingly uncertain.
