Rahul releases Congress manifesto in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The election manifesto of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee released in Mangaluru today.
AICC president Rahul Gandhi released the manifesto at a convention held in TMA Pai Convention Hall this morning.
Speaking after releasing the manifesto, the Congress president said "the Congress' manifesto is not prepared by few people. Rather it is the voice of Karnataka people. This manifesto has been prepared after collecting the feelings and hopes of the people."
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, senior leaders MP Mallikarjun Kharge, KPCC president Dr. G. Parameshwar, Dr. M Veerappa Moily, KC Venugopal, DK Shivakumar, BK Hariprasad, Vishnunathan, Harishkumar and others were present on the dais.
After releasing the manifesto, Rahul Gandhi handed over the first copy to veteran leader Janardhan Poojary.
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Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar occupies CM's suite at new Karnataka Bhavan
New Delhi: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has occupied the exclusive CM’s suite accommodation at the new Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi’s upscale Chanakyapuri area, stirring speculation in political circles regarding changes in the state’s Congress leadership.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had briefly occupied the suite during a previous visit to the national capital but later shifted to the CM’s suite in the Annexe building of Karnataka Bhavan, reportedly citing lack of ventilation in the new facility.
Sources quoted by Deccan Herald said that Shivakumar requested Siddaramaiah to allow him to use the suite since it was lying vacant, and the Chief Minister agreed.
Reacting to the buzz, Shivakumar told reporters there was no need to read into the matter. “The Chief Minister’s post is not vacant and there is no need to discuss such issues now,” he said.
Amid ongoing speculations of a possible leadership change in the state, Congress general secretary (Karnataka in-charge) Randeep Surjewala held meetings with party MLAs to gauge their views on current political developments in the state.
Shivakumar mentioned that Surjewala would soon hold a joint meeting with both him and the Chief Minister to discuss ongoing political affairs in Karnataka. However, he refused to disclose further details about the proposed meeting.
