Shivakumar has strong organizational abilities, is considered resourceful and the Congress’s troubleshooter in difficult times. (File photo: PTI)
Shivakumar called himself a “lonely man” and said he believed that a single man with courage becomes a majority.
Shivakumar cited a “stomach infection” as the reason for canceling his visit to the national capital. His aide and CM aspirant Siddaramaiah reached Delhi in the afternoon.
“I have stomach infection and will not be able to travel to Delhi today. Congress has 135 MLAs. I have no MLA. I have left the decision to the party high command.”
Earlier in the day, the KPCC president made a strong pitch for the chief minister’s post, leaving it difficult for the party high command, which is already in a tough spot to choose between him and Siddaramaiah.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar called himself a “single person” and said he believed that a single person with courage becomes a majority.
“I am a single man, I believe in one thing that a single man with courage becomes a majority… When all our MLAs left the party (2019 JD(S)-Congress coalition government), I did not lose my heart Lost,” he said.
Shivakumar reiterated that the party’s high command will decide on the CM.
“Under my leadership, we have 135 MLAs, all said in one voice – the matter (to appoint the CM) has to be left to the party high command. My aim was to reach Karnataka and I did it.
Meanwhile, Congress observers for Karnataka, including Sushil Shinde and Jitendra Singh, met party president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi. They are likely to submit a report to Kharge on the CLP meeting held in Bengaluru.
The CLP meeting held in Bengaluru on Sunday night passed a one-line resolution authorizing Kharge to decide the chief minister.
While Siddaramaiah is a leader with mass appeal, is popular among all sections and has the experience of running a full five-year government from 2013-18, Shivakumar has strong organizational abilities, is considered resourceful and the Congress’s troubleshooter during difficult times goes. and has the support of the influential Vokkaliga community, its influential seers and leaders.