Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s visit to New Delhi has once again fuelled speculation about a possible leadership change in the state after the Budget Session of the Legislature.
AICC president Mallikarjun KAs per official and party sources, Shivakumar left for the national capital with harge from Kalaburagi on Sunday evening. Earlier in the day, the two leaders shared the stage at Chittapur in the district, where they launched development projects worth Rs 1,069 crore.
As per Shivakumar’s tour programme shared with the media, he travelled to New Delhi to attend a private programme. He was expected to return to Bengaluru on Monday morning.
Amid the continuing discussion over the Chief Minister’s post between him and Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that he could present two more budgets if the Congress high command gives him the opportunity. On Friday, Siddaramaiah presented his record 17th Budget as the state’s finance minister.
Some legislators considered close to Shivakumar have reportedly indicated that they may travel to Delhi after the Budget session to urge the party high command to make him the Chief Minister. The session is scheduled to conclude on March 27.
Meanwhile, Shivakumar is scheduled to host a dinner for ministers, Congress MLAs and MLCs on March 10 to mark the completion of six years as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president.
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