There are chances of a big change in Karnataka, Congress may change the CM

Bengaluru. There is growing speculation about the replacement of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Karnataka over the MUDA issue. However, the party has not officially said anything about it. There are reports that the Congress high command is also seen active in this matter. It is being said that some leaders of the state are also insisting on the name of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge.

According to a report, the Congress high command is planning to choose a candidate unanimously to avoid controversy. Meanwhile, pressure is also being exerted by the opposition to replace the CM. According to the report, the party has not yet decided whether the command should be handed over to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in place of Siddaramaiah or a backward class leader should be given a chance.

Who all are in the race

According to the report, Shivakumar’s name is leading in place of Siddaramaiah. Here, the high command is exploring the possibility of giving the post to a candidate from the backward class to appease the backward class. The report quoted sources as saying that a group of party leaders is pushing Kharge’s name. At the same time, a group seems to be standing behind popular leaders like PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi. At present, the party has not said anything officially.

It is reported that Jarkiholi reached New Delhi on Sunday to meet senior leaders. With this, speculation has intensified that the party is planning to give him a chance. It is being said that he has the support of more than 30 MLAs, out of which 15 come from the Scheduled Tribe community. His family also has three MLAs, one MLC and one MP. It is believed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also has close ties with the Jarkiholi family. According to the report, party sources have said that if the party takes Siddaramaiah’s consent, then Jarkiholi can be his choice. Sources said that MP Rahul Gandhi also discussed the political developments in the state with Jarkiholi. It is reported that the top party leaders also discussed the matter with Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara.