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Congress torn by minister and MLA feuds across Karnataka
Tensions between party leaders and legislators over Cabinet posts and fund allocation threaten Chief Minister Shivakumar's grip on the Congress government.
In brief
Tensions between party leaders and legislators over Cabinet posts and fund allocation threaten Chief Minister Shivakumar's grip on the Congress government. Discord between Congress ministers and MLAs over Cabinet expansion and fund allocation is straining Chief Minister Shivakumar's leadership as tensions surface…
Congress unity fractures over Cabinet posts
Discord is simmering between Congress legislators and Ministers over Cabinet expansion, fund allocation and alleged interference in constituencies, challenging Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's efforts to keep the party united.
Shivakumar and party chief at odds
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president B.K. Hariprasad are reportedly differing on several organisational issues, adding strain to party leadership.
Tensions erupt in Shivamogga district
School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa and Belur Gopalakrishna, Sagar MLA denied a Cabinet berth, are in conflict. Gopalakrishna has criticised what he described as favouritism towards political dynasties.
“favouritism towards political dynasties”
Vijayapura MLAs accuse minister of sabotage
In Vijayapura, differences between Minister M.B. Patil and Congress MLAs C.S. Nadagouda and Yashvantharayagouda Patil have escalated. The legislators accuse Patil of conspiring to prevent them from securing ministerial berths.
Yashvantharayagouda threatens open war
Yashvantharayagouda Patil has declared an open war against Minister M.B. Patil, saying the two thousand twenty-eight Assembly election would become a direct contest between them.
“open war”
Mysuru former ministers show discontent
In Mysuru, former Minister H.C. Mahadevappa's absence from a swearing-in ceremony has fuelled speculation about his dissatisfaction. Former Minister Tanveer Sait is also believed dissatisfied with Yathindra Siddaramaiah's Cabinet elevation.
Kolar and Chickballapur legislators rebel
Several legislators from Kolar and Chickballapur, including M.C. Sudhakar and K.Y. Nanjegowda, reportedly met Chief Minister Shivakumar to air grievances against Minister K.H. Muniyappa and seek a probe into alleged financial irregularities.
Women legislators denied Cabinet berths
Women legislators have been sulking about the denial of Cabinet berths to them and the appointment of all men as chiefs of District Congress Committees, adding another layer to internal discontent.
Party high command intervenes on Yatra
Reported differences between Shivakumar and Hariprasad over a proposed Political Affairs Committee and the Bharat Jodo Yatra have added another dimension to discord.The party high command has changed the Yatra's name to Jana Jagruthi Yatra.
The one thing
Discord between Congress ministers and MLAs over Cabinet expansion and fund allocation is straining Chief Minister Shivakumar's leadership as tensions surface across five districts.
