D K Shivakumar Cautions Karnataka Congress MLAs Against Media Statements Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Talks
‘Respect the party’: D K Shivakumar warns Delhi-bound MLAs seeking Cabinet berths
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D K Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and president of the Karnataka Congress party, has warned party legislators against making media statements that could harm the party's reputation. His remarks follow a delegation of MLAs visiting Delhi to seek Cabinet positions during an ongoing reshuffle process, which has been delayed due to internal power struggles.
- 01D K Shivakumar warns MLAs against media statements damaging to the party.
- 02Several Karnataka Congress MLAs visited Delhi seeking Cabinet positions.
- 03Cabinet reshuffle has been postponed due to internal party conflicts.
- 04Shivakumar emphasizes the importance of party discipline and respect.
- 05A reshuffle is speculated to occur in May after state election results.
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D K Shivakumar (Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka) has issued a warning to Congress legislators regarding their recent visit to Delhi to seek Cabinet positions. He stressed the necessity of maintaining party discipline and refraining from media statements that could tarnish the party's image. Shivakumar acknowledged that while it is acceptable for first-time and second-time legislators to pursue Cabinet roles, the timing is inappropriate due to ongoing elections in various states. The anticipated Cabinet reshuffle, initially expected in November, has been delayed due to a power struggle between Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Legislators such as Ashok Pattan and S N Narayanaswamy were part of the delegation to Delhi. Shivakumar also addressed concerns regarding potential sabotage in the Davanagere South bypoll, promising to investigate the matter further.
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The warning from Shivakumar may influence the behavior of MLAs in Karnataka, potentially stabilizing party dynamics during a critical period of reshuffling.
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