Bengaluru: Minor Irrigation Minister N. S. Boseraju on Friday dismissed speculation regarding a change in the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President or a possible cabinet reshuffle, stating that no such decisions have been made at present.
Speaking to reporters at Vikasa Soudha, Boseraju responded to ongoing discussions sparked by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's recent visit to New Delhi. “There is no change in the KPCC President. These are merely speculations. As per the information available to us, no cabinet reshuffle is on the cards either,” he clarified.
He further added that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has already conveyed the same message, emphasizing that no leadership changes are being considered at this time.
“I have been with the Congress for 55 years and have held various responsibilities. Any decision regarding party leadership or cabinet changes lies solely with the high command. If any changes are necessary, they will be made at an appropriate time,” N. S. Boseraju stated.
He also confirmed that the Chief Minister had discussions with the party high command in New Delhi, where he briefed them about the political and administrative situation in Karnataka.
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Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
