Congress high command likely to summon K'taka CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DKShi amid leadership tensions
Bengaluru: As the power tussle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka refuses to subside, the party's top brass is likely to summon Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to New Delhi soon to resolve the escalating issue that is threatening to spiral out of control.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald on Wednesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who recently held discussions with both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in Bengaluru, has briefed top party leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, about the current political situation in Karnataka.
The high command is keen to address the issue before the winter session of Parliament begins on December 1. While the exact dates are yet to be confirmed, it is reported that both leaders could be called to the national capital on November 28 or 29.
Sources cited by the newspaper have suggested that Sonia and Rahul are likely to hold talks with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar jointly.
Shivakumar is keen to remind Rahul Gandhi of the informal “power-sharing” agreement discussed when the government was formed in May 2023, DH wrote in its report citing sources close to Shivakumar .
Congress President Kharge, when asked about the ongoing leadership issue, emphasised that the matter should not be discussed publicly. He refrained from confirming any meeting with Rahul Gandhi, stating, “You all know that the president does not discuss anywhere else. If a meeting takes place, we will discuss.”
Meanwhile, the political turmoil within the state Congress has also provided ammunition to the opposition parties, with the BJP and JD(S) accusing the ruling party’s leadership of neglecting governance amid their internal power struggle.
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra said the state does not want "acting or outgoing CM", and urged the Congress to settle its leadership tussle before the winter session of the legislature begins in Belagavi next month.
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Ahead of good Friday, SWR announces special train between Yesvantpur-Kannur via Mangaluru
Bengaluru: Ahead of the upcoming Good Friday festival weekend, the South Western Railway has announced a one-trip special train service between Yesvantpur Junction and Kannur via Mangaluru Junction.
According to an official released from the SWR, Train Number 06551 Yesvantpur–Kannur Express Special will depart Yesvantpur at 11.50 am on April 2 and is scheduled to arrive Kannur at 3.00 am on April 3.
In the return direction, Train Number 06552 Kannur–Yesvantpur Express Special will leave Kannur at 8.45 am on April 3 and reach Yesvantpur at 9.30 pm the same day.
The special train will halt at Kunigal, Channarayapatna, Hassan, Sakleshpura, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantawala, Mangaluru Junction, Kasaragod, Kanhangad and Payyannur.
The train composition will have two AC two-tier coaches, six AC three-tier coaches, seven sleeper class coaches, four general second class coaches.
