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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PM Modi is controlled by Donald Trump, wants to do the same in TN: Rahul Gandhi
Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was being "controlled" by US President Donald Trump and that the PM wanted the AIADMK to capture power so that he could control Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
Also, he claimed that the prime minister "handed out our energy security and gave away our data, besides selling our farmers and small and medium industries."
"You saw yesterday (in Parliament) the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi completely lacking confidence," Rahul said on the delimitation bill.
"He (PM) could not even face the opposition. He was sitting sideways. And the reason is, he is controlled by the United States. He signed the India-US deal that sold our country out," Rahul said while addressing an election rally here.
He further said, "Today, if Donald Trump tells Modi to jump, Modi jumps. If Donald Trump tells Modi to lie down, Modi lies down. Why? Because Donald Trump controls Modi fully. How does he control him? He controls through the Epstein files. He controls him because he knows Modi's financial systems and understands Modi's link with Adani," the Congress leader alleged.
Just as he was being controlled by Trump, Modi wanted to do the same to the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. "That is why he wants to put AIADMK in power in TN," Rahul said.
The Union government had rejected references to PM Modi in the latest Jeffrey Epstein case files, describing it as “little more than trashy ruminations by a convicted criminal that deserves to be dismissed with the utmost contempt”.
