Shivakumar said he gave up the race to become chief minister following advice from Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and decided to have ‘patience’. (PTI photo)
Karnataka CM post: Shivakumar told a gathering in Kanakapura that his wish (to see him as CM) would never be false. Let’s be patient, they said
Keeping alive his aspirations for the chief minister’s post, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has asked his supporters to have “patience” and “not get disheartened”.
Shivakumar’s latest comment has fueled speculation power sharing The formula is being worked out by the Congress high command, despite Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s supporters denying such plans and claiming that their leader will hold the top post for a full five years.
The Deputy CM said during his visit to his constituency Kanakapura on Saturday, ‘All of you have showered affection thinking that I will get a responsible job, the post of Chief Minister, no one needs to be disappointed.’ He thanked the local residents for coming to power once again.
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“You voted in large numbers to make me the chief minister, but what to do, a decision was taken. Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge gave me a piece of advice. I had to bow down to what my elders said – I have to be patient,” said Shivakumar.
Addressing a gathering, he said, ‘But I just want to tell you that your wish (to see me as CM) will never be false. Let’s be patient.”
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Ahead of government formation in Karnataka last month, there were several rounds of vigorous talks within Congress circles in New Delhi. After winning the assembly elections by winning 135 out of the total 224 seats in the assembly, Siddaramaiah, now the chief minister, and Shivakumar, the state Congress president, were in a tough competition with each other to become the CM.
Thanking the people for the welcome and affection shown towards him, Shivakumar said, “I have come here to thank you and seek your blessings.” He also asked his followers and party workers to prepare for the district and taluk panchayat elections. day ahead.
(With inputs from PTI)
