BENGALURU: Close on the heels of cooperation minister KN Rajanna suggesting the appointment of three more deputy chief ministers, Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayareddi, who is also a Siddaramaiah loyalist, on Saturday sought four more such posts.
Rayareddi, who was a minister in the previous regime of Siddaramaiah, said the government is holding discussions on his proposal in this regard, with some ministers already coming out in favour of it.
As of now, Siddaramaiah has only one deputy in DK Shivakumar. However, Rayareddi said the government is seriously considering bringing in more ahead of next year’s Lok Sabha elections. Rayareddi, however, clarified that the creation of four more DyCM posts is not aimed at weakening Shivakumar’s position. “My proposal is not against Shivakumar. He is a good organiser. Let him become principal DyCM. Let the others be called his subordinates. In my opinion, a total of five DyCM posts will benefit the party in the upcoming polls,” he said.
Shivakumar belongs to the Vokkaliga community, and similar opportunities should be given to candidates belonging to Lingayat, Muslim, or Dalit communities, the MLA said. “If this is done, all communities will support the Congress,” said Rayareddi.
He also claimed that the Congress government in the state would become unstable if it wins fewer seats than the BJP-JD(S) alliance in the LS polls.
At the same time, Rayareddi expressed confidence Siddaramaiah would remain CM for five years. “He has been made CM for the full term. He can resign from the post as per his wish. But the high command, while making him CM, had clearly stated he has been made CM for the full term,” he added, rubbishing talk of Siddaramaiah’s stint being restricted to 2.5 years.
Rajanna and Rayareddi’s statements have created furore within the Congress. Rajanna had earlier stated that if three posts of DyCM are not created, the state government would become “unstable”. He later clarified that it was wrong to interpret that Siddaramaiah had prompted him to make this statement.
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Rayareddi, who was a minister in the previous regime of Siddaramaiah, said the government is holding discussions on his proposal in this regard, with some ministers already coming out in favour of it.
As of now, Siddaramaiah has only one deputy in DK Shivakumar. However, Rayareddi said the government is seriously considering bringing in more ahead of next year’s Lok Sabha elections. Rayareddi, however, clarified that the creation of four more DyCM posts is not aimed at weakening Shivakumar’s position. “My proposal is not against Shivakumar. He is a good organiser. Let him become principal DyCM. Let the others be called his subordinates. In my opinion, a total of five DyCM posts will benefit the party in the upcoming polls,” he said.
Shivakumar belongs to the Vokkaliga community, and similar opportunities should be given to candidates belonging to Lingayat, Muslim, or Dalit communities, the MLA said. “If this is done, all communities will support the Congress,” said Rayareddi.
He also claimed that the Congress government in the state would become unstable if it wins fewer seats than the BJP-JD(S) alliance in the LS polls.
At the same time, Rayareddi expressed confidence Siddaramaiah would remain CM for five years. “He has been made CM for the full term. He can resign from the post as per his wish. But the high command, while making him CM, had clearly stated he has been made CM for the full term,” he added, rubbishing talk of Siddaramaiah’s stint being restricted to 2.5 years.
Rajanna and Rayareddi’s statements have created furore within the Congress. Rajanna had earlier stated that if three posts of DyCM are not created, the state government would become “unstable”. He later clarified that it was wrong to interpret that Siddaramaiah had prompted him to make this statement.
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Cooperation minister K N Rajanna’s suggestion of having three more deputy chief ministers will be determined by the party’s high command, according to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Rajanna’s statement was his personal opinion and he will discuss it with the high command. Siddaramaiah stated that the high command had previously agreed to have only one deputy chief minister, and he will follow whatever decision the high command makes. The chief minister expressed that he has no further comments on the issue.
Cooperation minister K N Rajanna’s suggestion of having three more deputy chief ministers will be determined by the party’s high command, according to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Rajanna’s statement was his personal opinion and he will discuss it with the high command. Siddaramaiah stated that the high command had previously agreed to have only one deputy chief minister, and he will follow whatever decision the high command makes. The chief minister expressed that he has no further comments on the issue.
Three more deputy CMs in Karnataka? Minister’s suggestion creates buzz
There is a suggestion to appoint three more deputy chief ministers in the state of Karnataka, which has caused a stir in political circles. The suggestion comes from Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, who believes that having DCMs from different communities will benefit the Congress party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Rajanna plans to write a letter to the Congress high command and meet with senior leaders to convince them on this matter. Some within the party believe that Rajanna’s statement is a response to recent attacks on the chief minister by a member of the Shivakumar camp.
There is a suggestion to appoint three more deputy chief ministers in the state of Karnataka, which has caused a stir in political circles. The suggestion comes from Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, who believes that having DCMs from different communities will benefit the Congress party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Rajanna plans to write a letter to the Congress high command and meet with senior leaders to convince them on this matter. Some within the party believe that Rajanna’s statement is a response to recent attacks on the chief minister by a member of the Shivakumar camp.
Siddaramaiah will visit Cnagar town on Sept 27
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to visit Chamarajanagar town for the first time since assuming office for a second term. Congress MLA C Puttarangashetty will request Siddaramaiah to announce a special package of Rs 100 crore for the development of the city. Discussions during a preliminary meeting included the utilization of grants, garbage disposal, and maintaining cleanliness. In other news, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation is distributing plants to households in all 59 wards to make the city greener, and Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DKS will meet in Delhi to discuss the Cauvery river water dispute. BJP functionary CT Ravi challenged Siddaramaiah to prove his claim about the Manusmrithi.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to visit Chamarajanagar town for the first time since assuming office for a second term. Congress MLA C Puttarangashetty will request Siddaramaiah to announce a special package of Rs 100 crore for the development of the city. Discussions during a preliminary meeting included the utilization of grants, garbage disposal, and maintaining cleanliness. In other news, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation is distributing plants to households in all 59 wards to make the city greener, and Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DKS will meet in Delhi to discuss the Cauvery river water dispute. BJP functionary CT Ravi challenged Siddaramaiah to prove his claim about the Manusmrithi.
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