Presently, DK Shivakumar (r) from the Vokkaliga neighborhood is just the Deputy Chief Minister.

Bengaluru:

With the demand to have three extra Deputy Chief Ministers resurfacing in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah right now mentioned the choice of the Congress excessive command is ultimate.

A few of the ministers have been pitching for Deputy Chief Minister posts to be given to leaders from Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST and minority communities.

Presently, DK Shivakumar from the Vokkaliga neighborhood is just the Deputy Chief Minister within the Siddaramaiah cupboard.

“Regardless of the excessive command decides is ultimate,” Siddaramaiah informed reporters in response to a query.

A bit inside the Congress is alleged to be of the opinion that assertion by the Ministers in search of three extra Deputy CMs, was a part of a plan by Siddaramaiah’s camp to maintain Shivakumar in test, amid talks he may search the Chief Minister put up after two-and-half years of this authorities’s tenure, and to counter his affect each within the authorities and social gathering.

Co-Operation Minister KN Rajanna, Housing Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan, Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi and some others – all thought of near Siddaramaiah — earlier this week as soon as once more raised the pitch for 3 extra Deputy Chief Ministers.

The Congress had determined that Mr Shivakumar shall be “the one” Deputy CM amid stiff competitors between him and Siddaramaiah for the Chief Minister’s put up after the Meeting election ends in Could final yr.

It was additionally mentioned to be a “dedication” made by the Congress management to Mr Shivakumar whereas convincing him to surrender his declare for the CM put up and to take up the function of Deputy Chief Minister.

Seemingly expressing his displeasure over the ministers’ demand, Mr Shivakumar, additionally state Congress chief, on Tuesday mentioned the social gathering would reply appropriately.

“You individuals (media) put in information if somebody says one thing. Why ought to I say no to people who find themselves comfortable (by showing in information)… Let anybody make any demand, the social gathering will reply to them appropriately. Easy,” Mr Shivakumar has mentioned.

Requested whether or not there’s a plan within the social gathering to have extra Deputy Chief Ministers, he mentioned: “You please meet Mallikarjun Kharge (AICC president) and our in-charge basic secretary or ask the chief minister.”
 

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