Congress Leaders Voice Concerns as AICC General Secretary Visits Karnataka
In a significant move, AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala has arrived in Karnataka to engage with Congress legislators who have voiced concerns about the ruling government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Over the next three days, Surjewala will assess the sentiments of the legislators regarding leadership changes and government performance. This visit aims to strengthen the party and address issues such as the lack of development funds and ministerial cooperation. Surjewala plans to meet all 137 legislators, gathering insights on the implementation of party guarantees and organizational strength at the grassroots level. The outcome of these discussions could influence potential cabinet reshuffles.
| Jun 30, 2025, 13:33 IST
AICC General Secretary's Visit to Karnataka
In response to concerns raised by some Congress legislators against the ruling government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, AICC General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala has arrived in the state capital for a three-day visit to address these grievances. Sources indicate that amidst speculation regarding changes in leadership and the KPCC president position, Surjewala may assess the sentiments of the legislators and report back to the party's high command.
Karnataka's Home Minister G. Parameshwara commented on Surjewala's meetings with the legislators, stating that he is our AICC in-charge. Surjewala frequently visits Karnataka to consider various aspects, not solely related to government issues. His visits aim to strengthen the party and address any discrepancies within the party or government. As an in-charge, he will provide guidance.
Sources have revealed that this thorough exercise is crucial for evaluating the performance of the government and its ministers, enabling the high command to decide whether a reshuffle in the Siddaramaiah cabinet or a change in the chief minister is necessary. Surjewala is expected to meet with approximately forty legislators daily, spending an average of twenty minutes with each. It is anticipated that he will meet all 137 legislators over the three-day period.
Concerns regarding the lack of development funds for their constituencies and the uncooperative behavior of ministers are likely to be raised by the legislators. Surjewala is also expected to gather information on the implementation of guarantees and the organizational strength of the party at the grassroots level. In addition to the legislators, he will meet with party officials who wish to express their opinions, starting with senior leader B.R. Patil, who recently stirred controversy by alleging corruption in the housing department.