“Sonia Gandhi’s proposals for Chief Minister of Karnataka creates consensus among Congress leaders”

# b. Balagopal / Mathrubhumi News

Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge has tasked KC Venugopal to convey the proposals put forward by Sonia to both the leaders and get them to agree.

New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi’s discussion with Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge was crucial in the negotiations regarding the appointment of the Chief Minister of Karnataka, which has been at a standstill for the Congress. It was during this discussion that Sonia put forward the consensus formula. Sonia Gandhi also suggested some suggestions to Siddaramaiah, who will take over as Chief Minister. KC informed the two leaders of the proposals put forward by Sonia and asked them to agree. Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge appointed Venugopal.

After the talks regarding the Chief Minister got stuck, D.K. Sivakumar, his brother and MP D.K. The high command sensed danger when a meeting of MLAs supporting Suresh was called at his flat in Delhi. This was followed by a discussion between Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjuna Kharge. A senior Congress leader said that the two had a discussion on telephone Mathrubhumi Newssaid to However, another leader said that the discussion was through video conference.

KC’s dinner discussion to persuade

The climactic scenes of the three days of marathon negotiations in the scorching heat of Delhi took place at house number 51 in Delhi’s Lodhi Estate. Congress general secretary in charge of organization K.C. This house is the official residence of Venugopal. KC to convey the consensus formula suggested by Sonia. Venugopal was inviting the two leaders separately to his house in Lodhi Esrate for dinner.

Siddaramaiah was the first to arrive for the talks. Venugopal informed him of the high command’s decision to make Siddaramaiah the Chief Minister, considering his popularity and support among the weaker sections. The high command accepted Siddaramaiah’s demand to be allowed to continue for the first two and a half years as Chief Minister. At the same time, Venugopal also informed Siddaramaiah of Sonia’s suggestion not to create sectarianism in the party.

Strict instruction to implement five promises urgently

Sonia Gandhi’s proposal to immediately implement the five promises put forward by the Congress in the election, K.C. Venugopal informed the designated Chief Minister of Karnataka. Free electricity up to 200 units. 10 kg of rice free for each family member.
2000 per month for housewives who are housewives. Free bus travel for women. The promises of Rs 3,000 for unemployed graduates and Rs 1,500 for diploma holders and monthly unemployment allowance for the first two years should be implemented. The biggest challenge facing the government will be to find the finance for this. The high command believes that if these five promises are implemented, the Congress will benefit not only in Karnataka but also in other states in the Lok Sabha elections.

The discussion with Shivakumar lasted for two and a half hours

D.K. Sivakumar and K.C. The discussion between Venugopal last night lasted for almost two and a quarter hours. K.C., who was in Karnataka for about one and a half months during the last assembly elections, through his previous duties in Karnataka. Venugopal and D.K. Shivakumar also has a good relationship. Venugopal was given the task of persuading Shivakumar using this connection.

K.C. to persuade Sivakumar. The Congress has so far not made public what assurances Venugopal has given. But D.K. These are the assurances as per the information received from the camp. 1. Shivakumar will be the only Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka when Siddaramaiah is Chief Minister. 2. Sivakumar will be given charge of Home Department while Deputy Chief Minister. Apart from this, one of the departments of water resources and electricity will also be in charge. 3. K.P.C.C. will be allowed to continue in the post of chairman. Shivakumar will lead the organization for the Lok Sabha elections. 4. Some people suggested by Shivakumar will be included in the cabinet.

Also, the High Command has instructed not to take steps to destabilize the government under any circumstances. Siddaramaiah was also advised not to create division in the party. K.C. said that Shivakumar was given the sole Deputy Chief Minister and that he could continue as the party chief until the Lok Sabha elections. It has been officially announced in a press conference held by Venugopal. He has not given any clarity on whether the administration will be shared. Congress sources also say that the official announcement about the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister was made in Delhi itself in the context of another assurance given to Shivakumar.

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar came separately to have breakfast, but after breakfast, both of them went to meet Kharge from their house in Lodhi Estate in a car. Kharge then put the two people together and posed for a photo. KC said that both were on the same flight to Bengaluru. Venugopal said. It remains to be seen how many breakfasts and dinners will have to be prepared at the house in Lodhi Estate to continue this union.