As rumours of a leadership shuffle in Karnataka take hold, Congress President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge stated on Monday that any possible change is in the hands of the party’s “high command”. Taking a swipe at the grand old party, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya called the Congress high command a “ghost”.
Speaking to reporters, Kharge also said that no one can say what is going on in the high command, and added that ‘unnecessary problems’ should not be created.
Tejasvi Surya’s Jibe
BJP MP Surya, in a post on X, wrote, “The Congress High Command is like a ghost. It is unseen, unheard, but always felt. Even the Congress President, who people thought is the high command, whispers its name and says it’s not him.”
Kharge’s statement came amid Congress MP Randeep Surjewala’s visit to Karnataka and speculations of a change in the state Congress unit.
On Surjewala’s visit, the Congress President said, “Surjewala has come to the state. He will ask what’s going on and gather information about what has happened. Based on that, we’ll see what needs to be done next.”
According to ANI, earlier on Monday, addressing Randeep Surjewala’s visit, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stressed that he has come to strengthen the party organisation.
“He is coming to the state to strengthen the organisation. He will do his job”, Siddaramiah stated.
“Our government will last for five years like a rock. We will come together,” the Karnataka CM added.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara had earlier stated that he was unaware of the reason behind Surjewala’s visit and mentioned that he may discuss the party organisation ahead of the upcoming Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat elections.
