Political developments in Karnataka to reach conclusion post Bihar polls: BJP's Vijayendra
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday said several political developments already underway in the state are expected to reach a logical conclusion after the Bihar assembly polls, citing voices within the ruling Congress about a possible change in the Chief Minister later this year.
He also said recent developments indicate that "all is not well" within the ruling Congress, with party members themselves hinting at political changes gaining momentum in November.
Speculations are rife about the change of guard and cabinet reshuffle in the state when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term in November, which is being referred to by some as "November revolution".
"The reactions of Ministers and legislators of the ruling party, makes it clear that all is not well in the Congress party. After the Bihar polls, a lot of political developments that have already begun in the state, will meet its logical end. Those in the ruling party are themselves talking about it," Vijayendra told reporters here.
Asked if there are indications of political developments gaining momentum in November, he said, "ruling party members themselves are dropping hints. We have been saying it for six months. Whether there is a peril for the Chief Minister's chair, or will it be good luck for someone else, let's wait and watch."
Amid talks about CM change, Siddaramaiah has reiterated that he will complete a full five years term.
According to sources, the Chief Minister is also said to be considering a cabinet reshuffle, as the government is about to complete 2.5 years in office, which will be seen as a message that he is at the helm and will continue to do so.
A closed-door meeting between seenion Ministers like -- Home Minister G Parameshwara, Social Welfare Minister Dr H C Mahadevappa and Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi -- on Thursday, has added to the buzz.
There has been speculation within state's political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the Chief Minister change later this year, citing power-sharing agreement involving incumbent Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar.
There was stiff competition between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the chief minister's post after the declaration of Assembly election results in May 2023. The Congress had managed to convince the latter and made him the Deputy CM.
There were some reports at the time that a compromise had been reached based on a "rotational chief minister formula," according to which Shivakumar will become CM after two-and-half years, but they have not been officially confirmed by the party.
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Karnataka: Six men break into jewellery shop; loot gold, silver worth over Rs 40 lakh
Haveri (Karnataka) (PTI): Six unidentified men allegedly broke into a jewellery shop and decamped with gold and silver articles worth over Rs 40 lakh in this district in the wee hours of Saturday, police said.
The theft occurred at a jewellery shop in Chikkanshihosur village in Hanagal taluk of Haveri district between 1.45 am and 2.30 am, they said.
According to police, the six men, with their faces covered and wearing gloves, allegedly broke into the shop after midnight by cutting open both shutters.
After gaining entry, they covered three of the four CCTV cameras installed inside the shop and decamped with a safe locker. However, their act was recorded on one CCTV camera that was not covered.
Citing preliminary investigations, a senior police officer said 19 kg of silver items worth Rs 21 lakh and 219 grams of gold ornaments worth Rs 22 lakh were stolen from the shop.
A case of theft has been registered, he said.
“We have some clues about the vehicle used to transport the stolen jewellery, and efforts are underway to trace the vehicle and nab the suspects involved in the theft,” he added.
Further investigation is underway.
