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#Karnataka : There is a team. I am not alone. The entire high command team will discuss and make a decision- Mallkarjun Kharge Congress president
The speculation stirred as the Karnataka government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Kharge stated that it will be a collective decision.
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Amid speculation over the Karnataka Chief Ministerial post, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said a decision will be made after a discussion among the high command, CM Siddaramiah, and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
The speculation stirred as the Karnataka government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Kharge stated that it will be a collective decision.
“I will call everyone and have a discussion. Rahul Gandhi will also remain present in that discussion. Other members will also remain present. CM and Dy CM will also remain present. The decision will be made after a discussion with all of these. There is a team. I am not alone. The entire high command team will discuss and make a decision,” he told reporters.
Earlier , Deputy CM DK Shivakumar shared a social media post amid speculation of a power tussle between him and CM Siddaramaiah, reiterating, “Keeping one’s word is the greatest strength in the world.” In the X post, which is speculatively directed at the Congress high command, DK Shivakumar asked everyone, including himself, to keep their promises