Amid the ongoing leadership tussle in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that he has invited his deputy, DK Shivakumar, for breakfast tomorrow. The meeting between the two Karnataka leaders comes amid intense speculation regarding a potential change of guard in the state, as the government completes two-and-a-half years under Siddaramaiah’s leadership.
Siddaramaiah confirmed that the Congress leadership had instructed both him and his deputy to meet and hold discussions. He also noted that he would travel to Delhi if the high command called upon him.
“The high command had called DK Shivakumar. They had called me as well. They told both of us to meet and talk. So I invited him for breakfast. When he comes there, we both will discuss everything,” the Chief Minister stated.
The fresh round of speculation stems from the alleged ‘power-sharing’ agreement between the two leaders, under which Shivakumar would reportedly be made the CM for the second half of the state government's five-year term.
Shivakumar was expected to travel to Delhi for a meeting with the party high command, and his brother, DK Suresh, has already arrived in New Delhi. However, the two brothers have remained tight-lipped regarding the rumours of a power-sharing arrangement.
Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah, who has previously suggested he intends to complete his full five-year term, reiterated that he would follow whatever instructions the party leadership provides.
“I have said that I will follow what the high command says. I am saying the same now, and I will say the same tomorrow as well,” he affirmed.
Siddaramaiah further mentioned that Shivakumar had also publicly committed to the party’s directions. “He too has said many times that he will follow what the high command says. I have also said many times that I will follow what the high command says,” the Chief Minister added.
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