Cremation of Tontadarya Swamiji at 4pm
Gadag, October 21: The cremation of the mortal remains of Dr. Siddalinga Swamiji of Thontadarya Mutt who passed away on Saturday, will be held on Sunday at 4 pm.
The procession of the mortal remains of the Swamiji was cancelled. Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, former prime minister H.D. Deve Gowda, former Siddaramaiah have darshan of the body.
Selection of successor
Following the demise of Dr. Siddalinga Swamiji, Siddarama Swamiji of Naganur Rudrakshi Mutt was elected as the 20th Swamiji of the Tontadarya Mutt.
Dr Siddalinga Swamiji had written a Will 15 years back that Siddarama Swamiji of Naganur Rudrakshi Mutt should be his successor.
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My party will complete 5-year term, says CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress government would complete its five-year term, while sidestepping questions on whether he personally would remain in office for the full duration.
Addressing reporters here, he maintained that decisions on the leadership would rest with the party high command and refrained from giving a direct answer on his own tenure.
“Our party will complete five years,” Siddaramaiah said, when asked if he would complete a full term as Chief Minister.
On the issue of leadership, he reiterated that the final call would be taken by the party leadership, saying, “The high command will decide. There’s no point asking the same thing again.”
Indicating his readiness to travel to the national capital if required, he said, “If I am called to Delhi, I will go,” adding that he would seek an appointment with Rahul Gandhi if needed.
The talks on leadership change have intensified in the power corridor of the state where claims were made that Siddaramaiah would make way for his Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
The Chief Minister also underlined that recent by-election victories in Bagalkote and Davanagere South assembly segment reflected public support for the government, stating that this clearly shows that people have appreciated the Congress government and its programmes.
The CM also dismissed the opposition’s claims, alleging they lacked strategy, and said local body elections would be conducted as per rules.
