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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
DK Shivakumar's chair and raft remark keeps leadership-change buzz alive
Bengaluru/Mysuru: A day after both he and chief minister Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, DCM DK Shivakumar reignited the debate with a metaphor-laden remark that has once again put the spotlight on an alleged power-sharing arrangement within Congress. "It is difficult to find a chair. When you find a chair, you have to come and sit even on the raft," Shivakumar said Friday while addressing lawyers at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations organised by Bangalore Bar Association. "There are so many chairs, come and sit. It is difficult to find a chair. When you find a chair, you have to come and sit on the raft. If you look at yourself, you look like tyagis," he said, sparking fresh speculation on internal dynamics of the ruling party. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru On Saturday, Shivakumar's brother and former MP DK Suresh sought to downplay the remarks, saying Shivakumar is "neither in a hurry nor under any pressure". Responding to the claim that his brother lacks the support of a majority of MLAs, Suresh said, "Shivakumar is the KPCC president. This is not the time to talk about MLAs' support. Siddaramaiah has been functioning as the CM for the past two years. As he is continuing in the post, I don't know why this issue is even being discussed. You should ask those who are keeping this debate alive. Shivakumar is not someone who engages in displays of strength. He is a loyal party worker, one who respects the party high command. He is also someone who guides others." Asked about Siddaramaiah's earlier claim that the 2023 election would be his last — and his recent assertion that he would lead the party in 2028 as well — Suresh said, "Siddaramaiah is a senior leader. There is no retirement in politics. What matters is political willpower. The CM has that willpower. That's probably why he shared those thoughts with you." Adding to the debate, KPCC working president and senior MLA Tanveer Sait said, "Power is certainly not permanent. It can happen now or after five years. As of now, Siddaramaiah will continue as CM as per the diktat of the party high command." Minister Priyank Kharge also rejected the speculation of a leadership change. "Who said the leadership is going to be changed?... (AICC general secretary) Randeep Singh Surjewala was in the state for 3-4 days, evaluating the performance of our MLAs, ministers and the govt. When there is no talk about change in leadership, it does not matter what anyone says to the media," he said. Kharge added, "The party high command decides such things — that is what has been said by the CM and the DCM. There should be no speculation…"
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Day after Siddaramaiah denies leadership change, Shivakumar's 'chair' remark fuels speculation
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 12 (ANI): A day after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ruled out any change in leadership and asserted he would complete his full term, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stirred speculation with a metaphor-laden remark, saying, 'It is difficult to find a chair. When you find a chair, you have to come and sit on the raft.' Shivakumar made the remark while inaugurating the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations organised by the Bangalore Bar Association on Friday. 'There are so many chairs, come and sit. It is difficult to find a chair. When you find a chair, you have to come and sit on the raft. If you look at yourself, you look like tyagis,' he said, addressing lawyers present at the event. His comments sparked fresh speculation amid rumours about a power-sharing agreement in the Congress, even as both leaders continue to deny any change in leadership. During the event, Shivakumar also announced a series of measures to support the Bar Association, including the allocation of 10 acres of land, financial grants, and annual awards in the name of Kempegowda. He said Rs 5 crore would be provided from the Greater Bangalore Authority (GBA) for the association's development, Rs 5 lakh annually for Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations, and two lawyers would be honoured each year with the Kempegowda Award. 'The solar grid system for the association building will be inspected within a week. There was talk about this earlier. You should get behind the officials and get the work done. Also, you said that this organisation needs land. Therefore, 10 acres of revenue land will be given to you based on availability. If there is land within 20 km of the city, find it yourself. Utilise the money we give you for good works that will benefit you,' Shivakumar said. 'Rs 5 lakh will be given to the Bar Association every year for the celebration of Kempegowda Jayanti. Rs 5 crore will be given from GBA for the use of the association. Kempegowda Award will be given to two lawyers every year,' Shivakumar said. He said the state government is committed to preserving the vision of Bengaluru's founder, Kempegowda, through the newly formed 'Greater Bangalore Authority'. He also announced that the government is planning to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in upcoming projects aimed at the city's growth, with support from both the Governor and opposition leaders. 'Bangalore is not a planned city. But Kempegowda was the one who built the city in a planned manner. He implemented Krishnadevaraya's ideas here. He built and lit up this town to promote trade and commerce. We have taken the initiative through the 'Greater Bangalore Authority' to save his values and ideas. The Governor has also cooperated, saying that Shivakumar has vision. Opposition leader Ashok is also a good public figure. He has also cooperated in this. In the coming days, there is a plan to spend Rs. 1 lakh crore on projects for the development of Bengaluru,' he said. 'We are the ones who started Kempegowda Jayanti and the authority. We are the ones who said that Kempegowda Jayanti should be celebrated in every town. I have taken the Bangalore Urban Development Department by storm. I have my own dreams for this city. Speaking at a media conference after coming out of Tihar Jail, I said that I was born a farmer, then a businessman, accidentally an education lover, and a politician by choice. I dreamed of becoming a politician in my school days. From there, I organised and raised it,' he added. On Thursday, CM Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation about a change in the state's leadership, calling it a media creation and stating that there has been no discussion on the matter in the Congress party. Speaking at a media conference at Karnataka Bhavan, Siddaramaiah asserted that the issue of change of Chief Ministers is a creation of the media, and there is no room for speculation. 'The state Congress in charge (Randeep Singh Surjewala) has dismissed the question of a change in the Chief Minister, saying that there is no room for speculation on this issue. The media create these speculations, and there has been no discussion on the change of the Chief Minister in the Congress circle,' he said. Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have publicly said that they will abide by the high command's decision. 'It is natural that the issue of transfer of power should arise when the government has been in power for two and a half years. But there is no agreement on this,' Siddaramaiah said. He reiterated that the post of Chief Minister is not vacant and added that Deputy CM Shivakumar himself had said that the post of Chief Minister is not vacant. Responding to comments from some Congress MLAs expressing their opinion on the change, he said that they were expressing their personal opinions, not the party's decision. 'The speculation of the handover of power does not make any sense,' he added. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'It is difficult to find ... ': DK Shivakumar's 'chair' remark sparks fresh buzz; day after Siddaramaiah's leadership change denial
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar (Image credits: PTI) NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday triggered fresh political speculation with a cryptic comment involving "chairs" just a day after chief minister Siddaramaiah dismissed any possibility of a leadership change and reaffirmed that he would serve a full term. Shivakumar made a metaphor-laced statement that drew attention while speaking at the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations organised by the Bangalore Bar Association. "There are so many chairs, come and sit. It is difficult to find a chair. When you find a chair, you have to come and sit on the raft," he said, addressing a gathering of lawyers. "If you look at yourself, you all look like tyagis (those who renounce)," he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. The remark, delivered with a touch of humour, is being widely interpreted as a veiled reference to the ongoing buzz around a potential power shift in Karnataka, an issue that has resurfaced despite repeated denials from the Congress high command. "It seems many of you are very sacrificial by nature. Such a good building has been made with great chairs, make use of the opportunities when you get them," he added. The light-hearted remarks were seen by many as a veiled reference to the long-rumoured power-sharing arrangement within the ruling Congress, under which Shivakumar was expected to succeed Siddaramaiah halfway through the five-year term. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Prijenosni laserski pištolji za zavarivanje, 50% popusta Saznajte više Undo Reports of such an informal agreement have persisted since the Congress formed the government in May 2023, with speculation that Siddaramaiah would lead for the first two-and-a-half years before Shivakumar took over. However, both leaders have publicly denied any such deal. During the event, Shivakumar also announced several initiatives to support the Bar Association, including the allocation of 10 acres of land, financial assistance, and annual awards in the name of Kempegowda. He said that the Greater Bangalore Authority (GBA) would provide Rs 5 crore for the association's development, and Rs 5 lakh annually would be allocated for Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations. Additionally, two lawyers will be honored each year with the Kempegowda Award. Speaking about infrastructure, Shivakumar mentioned that the solar grid system for the association's building would be inspected within a week. On the issue of land, he promised 10 acres of revenue land, depending on availability, and encouraged the association to identify suitable land within 20 km of the city for the government to allocate. Reaffirming the state's commitment to Kempegowda's legacy, Shivakumar highlighted the role of the Greater Bangalore Authority in preserving the founder's vision. He also announced plans for a Rs 1 lakh crore investment in upcoming urban development projects in Bengaluru, with cooperation from the governor and opposition leaders. He emphasised Kempegowda's planning and contribution to Bengaluru's early growth, saying, "Bangalore is not a planned city. But Kempegowda was the one who built the city in a planned manner. He implemented Krishnadevaraya's ideas here. He built and lit up this town to promote trade and commerce.' Shivakumar also reflected on his personal journey, stating, ' I have my own dreams for this city. Speaking at a media conference after coming out of Tihar Jail, I said that I was born a farmer, then a businessman, accidentally an education lover, and a politician by choice. I dreamed of becoming a politician in my school days. From there, I organised and raised it.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Day after Siddaramaiah denies leadership change, Shivakumar's 'chair' remark fuels speculation
A day after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ruled out any change in leadership and asserted he would complete his full term, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stirred speculation with a metaphor-laden remark, saying, "It is difficult to find a chair. When you find a chair, you have to come and sit on the raft." Shivakumar made the remark while inaugurating the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations organised by the Bangalore Bar Association on Friday. "There are so many chairs, come and sit. It is difficult to find a chair. When you find a chair, you have to come and sit on the raft. If you look at yourself, you look like tyagis," he said, addressing lawyers present at the event. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Warum Seniorinnen in Nordrhein-westfalen ausgerechnet diesem Schuh vertrauen Senioren-Ratgeber Undo His comments sparked fresh speculation amid rumours about a power-sharing agreement in the Congress, even as both leaders continue to deny any change in leadership. During the event, Shivakumar also announced a series of measures to support the Bar Association, including the allocation of 10 acres of land, financial grants, and annual awards in the name of Kempegowda. Live Events He said Rs 5 crore would be provided from the Greater Bangalore Authority (GBA) for the association's development, Rs 5 lakh annually for Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations, and two lawyers would be honoured each year with the Kempegowda Award. "The solar grid system for the association building will be inspected within a week. There was talk about this earlier. You should get behind the officials and get the work done. Also, you said that this organisation needs land. Therefore, 10 acres of revenue land will be given to you based on availability. If there is land within 20 km of the city, find it yourself. Utilise the money we give you for good works that will benefit you," Shivakumar said. "Rs 5 lakh will be given to the Bar Association every year for the celebration of Kempegowda Jayanti. Rs 5 crore will be given from GBA for the use of the association. Kempegowda Award will be given to two lawyers every year," Shivakumar said. He said the state government is committed to preserving the vision of Bengaluru's founder, Kempegowda, through the newly formed 'Greater Bangalore Authority'. He also announced that the government is planning to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in upcoming projects aimed at the city's growth, with support from both the Governor and opposition leaders. "Bangalore is not a planned city. But Kempegowda was the one who built the city in a planned manner. He implemented Krishnadevaraya's ideas here. He built and lit up this town to promote trade and commerce. We have taken the initiative through the 'Greater Bangalore Authority' to save his values and ideas. The Governor has also cooperated, saying that Shivakumar has vision. Opposition leader Ashok is also a good public figure. He has also cooperated in this. In the coming days, there is a plan to spend Rs. 1 lakh crore on projects for the development of Bengaluru," he said. "We are the ones who started Kempegowda Jayanti and the authority. We are the ones who said that Kempegowda Jayanti should be celebrated in every town. I have taken the Bangalore Urban Development Department by storm. I have my own dreams for this city. Speaking at a media conference after coming out of Tihar Jail, I said that I was born a farmer, then a businessman, accidentally an education lover, and a politician by choice. I dreamed of becoming a politician in my school days. From there, I organised and raised it," he added. On Thursday, CM Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation about a change in the state's leadership, calling it a media creation and stating that there has been no discussion on the matter in the Congress party. Speaking at a media conference at Karnataka Bhavan, Siddaramaiah asserted that the issue of change of Chief Ministers is a creation of the media, and there is no room for speculation. "The state Congress in charge (Randeep Singh Surjewala) has dismissed the question of a change in the Chief Minister, saying that there is no room for speculation on this issue. The media create these speculations, and there has been no discussion on the change of the Chief Minister in the Congress circle," he said. Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have publicly said that they will abide by the high command's decision. "It is natural that the issue of transfer of power should arise when the government has been in power for two and a half years. But there is no agreement on this," Siddaramaiah said. He reiterated that the post of Chief Minister is not vacant and added that Deputy CM Shivakumar himself had said that the post of Chief Minister is not vacant. Responding to comments from some Congress MLAs expressing their opinion on the change, he said that they were expressing their personal opinions, not the party's decision. "The speculation of the handover of power does not make any sense," he added.
New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Siddaramaiah agrees there'll be change after September, but says won't be ‘revolutionary'
BENGALURU: While slightly agreeing with the opinions of his close associates and cabinet colleagues that there would be considerable political developments after September, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday clarified that these changes will not be revolutionary as suggested by some. 'Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna said there could be developments in state politics but did not specify what. Rajanna's statement deserves to be ignored. I am not a journalist to interpret it,' Siddaramaiah told reporters at Vidhana Soudha in the company of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on the sidelines of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti. Siddaramaiah's Man Friday and PWD minister Satish Jarkiholi, a strong contender for the KPCC president post, admitted on Thursday that there will be some change in October-November, especially with regards to cabinet reshuffle. Sources said Siddaramaiah is keen to get the high command's approval for the cabinet rejig and hopes it will happen in September, a month before he completes two-and-a-half years as CM. On Friday, Rajanna reiterated his Thursday's statement that there would be enormous changes and said politics is not stagnant water. 'I am predicting a cabinet reshuffle, while others about a change in the KPCC president post and even change in the CM post,' he said. Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said that though he had no information about any revolutionary change, Rajanna might have his own information. Parameshwara on Thursday met Siddaramaiah and also Large-scale Industries Minister MB Patil and discussed developments after the visit of chief minister and his team to New Delhi, where they met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC general secretaries K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala.
