If it’s in his destiny, D.K. Shivakumar will become Chief Minister: D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: BEML president and former Bengaluru Rural MP D.K. Suresh on Wednesday said that his brother and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will become Chief Minister only if destiny permits.
Speaking to reporters at his residence in Sadashivanagar, Suresh remarked, “If it’s written on his forehead, he will become Chief Minister, otherwise not. There’s no need to worry about it.” He added that Shivakumar is working as per the directions of the party, upholding the dignity and unity of the Congress.
“I do wish to see my brother as Chief Minister, but such matters are decided by fate and the party. As party president and deputy CM, he is ensuring that the organization remains strong and respected,” Suresh said.
Responding to questions about the November 15 speculation on leadership changes, Suresh dismissed them, saying, “When I hear November, I think of Kannada Rajyotsava. Let us celebrate that festival together. For other matters, ask the Chief Minister, the party president, or AICC leaders.”
On former minister K.N. Rajanna’s remarks that Congress offices would need to be locked if Shivakumar became CM, Suresh said, “Senior leaders like Rajanna share their opinions with party elders. Such discussions are internal.”
Suresh made it clear that the Congress would contest the 2028 Assembly elections under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s leadership. “Even at his age, he is energetic and active. There is no problem in him leading the next election,” he said.
Asked about the alleged two-and-a-half-year power-sharing arrangement, he responded, “People have given us a five-year mandate. We must work together to honor that trust. The government and the party are functioning with that goal.”
On whether leadership confusion was affecting governance, he replied, “I have experience as a Member of Parliament, not as an administrator. Running a government is a different responsibility.”
Suresh also commented on the RSS route marches, saying the government had not imposed any ban but raised questions about armed processions. “Marching with sticks may have been acceptable earlier, but today, if other groups did the same, what would happen? RSS members have shifted from wearing shorts to pants — that shows change. They should continue to adapt,” he said.
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Two girls injured in separate wolf attacks in UP's Bahraich
Bahraich (UP) (PTI): Two minor girls were injured in separate incidents of wolf attacks in the Bahraich district, forest department officials said on Saturday.
In the first incident on Friday, Anushka Nishad (5), daughter of Baliram from Mallahanpurwa village, was sleeping alone inside her house when a wolf entered and tried to carry her away, they said.
Hearing her screams, family members and villagers rushed to the spot. The wolf left the child, hearing the commotion, and ran towards the fields. The girl sustained minor injuries from the animal's teeth, the officials said.
Divisional Forest Officer Ram Singh Yadav described the attack as deliberate and cleverly planned, as it occurred precisely when Anushka's mother went out for a few moments.
On the same day, Nancy (4), daughter of Kamlesh Yadav, was playing outside her house in Baburi Tola village when a wolf suddenly attacked and dragged her away.
Villagers raised an alarm, and the wolf released the child and ran towards the sugarcane fields. The injured child was sent to the Kaiserganj Community Health Centre for treatment.
Divisional Forest Officer Ram Singh Yadav told reporters that both attacks involved wolves, adding that the entire area is plagued by the animal's activity.
Since September 9, such attacks in the Bahraich district have claimed 10 lives, including eight children and an elderly couple, and injured dozens of people, the officials said.
District Magistrate Akshay Tripathi met the families of the victims on Friday and consoled them.
