Miffed Shivakumar says KPCC chief’s post is ‘not up for sale in any store’
2 months, 1 week ago

Miffed Shivakumar says KPCC chief’s post is ‘not up for sale in any store’

The Hindu  

The tussle over Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee leadership took a more serious turn on Thursday after a miffed Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President D.K. Under constant attack in public by Cabinet Ministers and leaders close to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the KPCC President, whose replacement is being sought by Ministers including Satish Jharkiholi, G. Parameshwar and R.B. Thimmapur, among others, said, “The KPCC president’s post is something that is not available in a store for purchase nor can it be acquired by speaking openly about it in the media.” Undermining authority He indicated that those attacking him were also undermining the authority of Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge. I humbly appeal to all not to speak in media as the party is more important.” Internal matters Pointing to AICC General Secretary in charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s recent direction to leaders, Mr. Shivaumar said, “Everyone has been instructed not to discuss any party affair in public.

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No discussions on Karnataka Congress chief change till local body polls: Sources
1 week, 2 days ago

No discussions on Karnataka Congress chief change till local body polls: Sources

India Today  

There are no discussions about replacing the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president until local elections, including the Taluk Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat polls, are completed, sources close to Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar told India Today. This comes after Shivakumar said that after next month he will be "relieved of responsibilities," prompting speculation about him stepping down as KPCC …

Open to stepping down as KPCC chief, says Sudhakaran
2 months ago

Open to stepping down as KPCC chief, says Sudhakaran

The Hindu  

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Sudhakaran has reiterated his willingness to relinquish his post, saying that the position is not a personal adornment. On the functioning of Congress general secretary Deepa Das Munshi, Mr. Sudhakaran said she was meeting leaders individually not because there was no unity among them, but because she trusted them. “Deepa Das Munshi disagrees with …

DKS refuses to comment on KPCC chairmanship controversy
2 months, 1 week ago

DKS refuses to comment on KPCC chairmanship controversy

The Hindu  

Shivakumar, KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister, has refused to comment on the controversy about the change in KPCC leadership. Reports of a rift between him and KPCC working president Satish Jarkiholi had emerged after a recent Congress Legislative Party meeting in Bengaluru. “AICC chairman Mallikarjun Kharge has told us not to comment publicly about the issues relating to change …

Randeep Singh Surjewala shuns KPCC leadership change rumors, slams BJP propoganda
2 months, 1 week ago

Randeep Singh Surjewala shuns KPCC leadership change rumors, slams BJP propoganda

India Today  

All India Congress Committee General Secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, has once again dismissed rumors of a change in the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee leadership. Speaking at Sambra Airport in Belagavi, Surjewala refuted claims of an impending replacement of KPCC President DK Shivakumar, calling them baseless and politically motivated. On reports that the AICC had issued notice …

Talk on leadership change in KPCC refuses to die down despite strictures
2 months, 1 week ago

Talk on leadership change in KPCC refuses to die down despite strictures

The Hindu  

The talk of a leadership change in the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee in public only intensified on Thursday, despite the recent intervention of central leaders to calm things down. ‘Natural demand’ A day after Public Works Minister Satish Jharkiholi ruffled feathers again by publicly speaking on the KPCC president’s post, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday echoed similar sentiments and …

Satish Jarkiholi favours full-time president for Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Satish Jarkiholi favours full-time president for Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee

The Hindu  

“There is a need for a full-time Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president to organise the party and strengthen it,” Minister Satish Jarkiholi said in Belagavi on Tuesday. To a query, he said, “We need a leader who can devote full time to the party, to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. Anyone who can get votes for the various …

'Might be change in KPCC President': Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara amid cabinet reshuffle talks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Might be change in KPCC President': Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara amid cabinet reshuffle talks

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculations of cabinet reshuffle, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said that the Congress Working Committee meeting was scheduled to happen on November 29, but he wasn't sure whether Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minster DK Shivakumar would raise the issue of cabinet reshuffle before the party High Command. There might be a change of Karnataka Pradesh …

BJP questions Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's US visit, says he has gone to dethrone CM Siddaramaiah
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP questions Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's US visit, says he has gone to dethrone CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar meeting Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the US has sparked murmurs in political corridors back in Karnataka. Adding fuel to the speculation, Shivakumar posted a picture on social media platform ‘X’ of him, his wife Usha, Rahul and chief of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda. BJP National General …

No change in KPCC president post: DK Shivakumar to lead future poll battles
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No change in KPCC president post: DK Shivakumar to lead future poll battles

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: KPCC working president and Rajya Sabha member GC Chandrashekar on Monday clarified that there will be no change in the KPCC president’s post in the near future, and the party will face the upcoming polls under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar. The Congress will discuss the upcoming BBMP and local body elections with …

After KPCC Chief, AICC General Secretary Warns Leaders For Commenting In Public
1 year, 4 months ago

After KPCC Chief, AICC General Secretary Warns Leaders For Commenting In Public

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: After president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee D.K. Shivakumar warned his leaders not to speak on party matters in public that would prompt him to serve notice, general secretary of All India Congress Committee Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday cautioned his party leaders not speak in public on matters related to the party and if any violations are found …

KPCC chief to serve notice disclosing party matters
1 year, 4 months ago

KPCC chief to serve notice disclosing party matters

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Issuing a warning for the second time to his legislators after taking a serious view of statements being made by its legislators and leaders on party matters, president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday said “It will become inevitable to serve notice on leaders disclosing party matters.” Continuing, he said, “I appeal …

Don't want to be KPCC chief either: Satish Jarkiholi
6 years, 9 months ago

Don't want to be KPCC chief either: Satish Jarkiholi

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Former Minister, Satish Jarkiholi, who recently quit as All India Congress Committee secretary in protest over being denied a Cabinet berth in the coalition government, asserted here on Saturday that he did not want to become KPCC president either but would back anyone who did. “I have decided not to accept the post of KPCC chief although the opportunity …

Will KPCC chief’s mantle fall on veteran Hukkeri?
9 years, 2 months ago

Will KPCC chief’s mantle fall on veteran Hukkeri?

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Amid the ruling Congress party's hunt for a suitable party leader for the post of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, several aspirants from different parts of the state are lobbying for the prestigious post. Six-time MLA and sitting MP of Chikkodi Prakash Hukkeri is being projected as a powerful leader suitable for the post by many leaders in north-Karnataka. …

KPCC chief bats for Home Minister
11 years, 8 months ago

KPCC chief bats for Home Minister

The Hindu  

KPCC president Ramesh Chennithala has said that neither will Home Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan be moved out nor is there the possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle any time soon. Talking to reporters here on Saturday, Mr. Chennithala said he and Chief Minister Oommen Chandy had not held any discussion on the fate of the Home Minister. There are absolutely no issues …

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