Bengaluru, Jun 26 (PTI) Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna recently remarked that the ruling Congress in the state is experiencing the influence of multiple power centres, hinting at potential political changes post-September. This statement gains importance amid ongoing speculation concerning a cabinet reshuffle and possible leadership transition later this year. In response to a query from reporters, Rajanna commented, "Let September get over....there will be developments in state politics. It will begin (after September)." Addressing opinions among some legislators that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's governance is not reminiscent of his 2013-18 tenure, Rajanna suggested that the diminished perception might be due to the presence of too many power centres within Congress. "During 2013-18 there was only one power centre. Now there are many -- one, two, three. You can say how many ever you want. When there are many power centres, there will be more hustle and bustle, and in that background, he (Siddaramaiah) will also have to manage the government and party, according to the situation," Rajanna stated. He further observed, "You may say that you can't see Siddaramaiah of 2013-18 and that is more or less the opinion of the people too...there are power centres. There are many." Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi, when questioned about potential significant developments in state politics or governmental changes by year's end, responded, "I don't feel that way....I don't see big changes, but there may be changes." Addressing the possible cabinet reshuffle, he added, "There may be some changes, not big changes..." Speculations have been circulating within political circles, particularly within the ruling Congress, about a possible change in the chief minister's position later this year, amidst discussions regarding a power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar. However, such talks have subsided following firm instructions from the party high command. Furthermore, there have been conjectures about replacing the current KPCC President, a role held by Shivakumar for an extended period. These ministerial comments emerge against a backdrop of dissatisfaction within the ruling Congress, as several legislators have voiced their dissatisfaction with the functioning of their party's government. PTI KSU KH
Bengaluru, Jun 26 (PTI) Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna recently remarked that the ruling Congress in the state is experiencing the influence of multiple power centres, hinting at potential political changes post-September.
This statement gains importance amid ongoing speculation concerning a cabinet reshuffle and possible leadership transition later this year.
In response to a query from reporters, Rajanna commented, "Let September get over....there will be developments in state politics.
It will begin (after September)." Addressing opinions among some legislators that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's governance is not reminiscent of his 2013-18 tenure, Rajanna suggested that the diminished perception might be due to the presence of too many power centres within Congress.
"During 2013-18 there was only one power centre.
Now there are many -- one, two, three.
You can say how many ever you want.
When there are many power centres, there will be more hustle and bustle, and in that background, he (Siddaramaiah) will also have to manage the government and party, according to the situation," Rajanna stated.
He further observed, "You may say that you can't see Siddaramaiah of 2013-18 and that is more or less the opinion of the people too...there are power centres.
There are many."
Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi, when questioned about potential significant developments in state politics or governmental changes by year's end, responded, "I don't feel that way....I don't see big changes, but there may be changes."
Addressing the possible cabinet reshuffle, he added, "There may be some changes, not big changes..."
Speculations have been circulating within political circles, particularly within the ruling Congress, about a possible change in the chief minister's position later this year, amidst discussions regarding a power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar.
However, such talks have subsided following firm instructions from the party high command.
Furthermore, there have been conjectures about replacing the current KPCC President, a role held by Shivakumar for an extended period.
These ministerial comments emerge against a backdrop of dissatisfaction within the ruling Congress, as several legislators have voiced their dissatisfaction with the functioning of their party's government.
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