Sidda expresses want to be longest serving CM
The assertion of chief minister Siddaramaiah that he’s set to create historical past to turn out to be Karnataka’s longest-serving CM, has raised considerations inside his social gathering, notably for his deputy, DK Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah’s latest remarks about setting new “data” have heightened tensions throughout the social gathering, notably unsettling Shivakumar, weeks after he hinted at a power-sharing association between them.
Throughout a latest tv interview, the veteran chief expressed his want to surpass former chief minister D Devaraj Urs’ tenure of seven years and 7 months, a report that has stood for many years.
Siddaramaiah, who has constructed his political profession on the ideas of Urs’ Ahinda (minorities, backward courses, and Dalits) ideology, emphasised his long-standing dedication to public service. “I’ve already set data by presenting 15 budgets and finishing a full time period as CM (2013-2018), very like Urs. I’ve spent 40 years in politics, serving as a minister and chief, all because of the folks’s help. I firmly consider in setting new benchmarks,” he added.
When requested about his political future, Siddaramaiah admitted that he had thought of stepping away from electoral politics after the 2023 meeting elections. “Nevertheless, I’m beneath immense strain from my supporters and well-wishers to proceed. I’m assured that I’ll full one other full time period and lead the Congress to victory in 2028,” he stated.
The chief minister’s allies, together with dwelling minister G Parameshwara and industries minister MB Patil, rapidly endorsed his management. Parameshwara, a senior Dalit chief, expressed his full help, saying, “Siddaramaiah will full his tenure because the CM. I sincerely hope he breaks the report for the longest-serving chief minister.” Patil echoed these sentiments, including that Siddaramaiah can even lead the social gathering into the following meeting elections.
Shivakumar, who additionally serves because the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president, has been cautious about his subsequent political transfer. Involved that Siddaramaiah’s loyalists might attempt to weaken his affect throughout the social gathering, Shivakumar has been cautious of efforts to unseat him because the KPCC chief, a transfer that would degree the enjoying discipline for different CM aspirants.
In response to Siddaramaiah’s remarks, Shivakumar, in an interview with the identical TV channel, provided a cryptic reply when requested about his probabilities of changing into chief minister. “Efforts would possibly fail, however prayers by no means do,” he stated, reinforcing his repute for frequent temple visits, a follow that has drawn criticism from some inside his social gathering as “delicate Hindutva”.
In the meantime, as inside social gathering manoeuvres continued, Shivakumar’s detractors — Parameshwara, PWD minister Satish Jarkiholi, and cooperation minister KN Rajanna — have been reportedly in Delhi, lobbying with senior Congress leaders to interchange him because the KPCC chief.
Whereas this political manoeuvring unfolded, Shivakumar opted for a special method, selecting to attend the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj alongside together with his household and religious guru. He later participated within the Kumbh Mela at T Narasipura in Mysuru, the place the rivers Kaveri, Kapila, and Spatika Sarovara converge. Sharing his religious expertise, Shivakumar posted, “I took half within the Kumbh Mela at Triveni Sangama, carried out ‘Ganga aarti,’ and prayed to God. I’m overwhelmed with devotion after taking the holy dip.”
