Kharge Rules Out Immediate Karnataka CM Change; Shivakumar Calls It 'Prasada'
Kharge Rules Out Immediate Karnataka CM Change; Shivakumar Calls It 'Prasada'
Kharge says no immediate leadership shuffle in Karnataka as the high command weighs the next move; Shivakumar accepts the decision as prasada, signaling unity amid buzz.
After days of buzzing speculation, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated there is no immediate plan to change the Chief Minister in Karnataka. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also heads the KPCC, reacted by saying he would accept the high command’s decision as prasada and that they would accept whatever Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi decide.
Kharge underscored that any decision would be taken collectively by the party’s high command after due consultation, a move aimed at avoiding rash moves amid ongoing chatter about leadership changes. The remarks are designed to project unity within the party as it navigates internal deliberations.
Observers note that leadership speculation has been persistent for weeks, but party leaders are seeking to keep internal discussions private while signaling readiness for a coordinated approach. A senior party leader emphasized that Kharge’s statement serves to halt further informal speculation.
With the high command at the center of attention, the timeline for any concrete decision remains open, and the final call is expected only after broad consultations within the party.
