Karnataka Leaders Meet Defence Minister to Discuss Key Issues

Meeting with Defence Minister

In a significant development, Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The Chief Minister's Office revealed that the discussion included plans for an air show during the Mysore Dasara festival. Additionally, they addressed the allocation of land by the Defence Ministry for the Bengaluru defence corridor and related development projects.

Political Speculations Arise

The upcoming meeting between Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and the Congress leadership has stirred political circles. Sources indicate that both leaders are expected to meet Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday evening. Although they have stated that their visit to Delhi is for official purposes, the context of leadership changes and signs of discontent among ministers and legislators in the state make this meeting noteworthy.

No Cabinet Reshuffle Planned

Shivakumar dismissed rumors regarding a leadership change within the Congress-led government in the state, asserting that there are currently no plans for a cabinet reshuffle. He informed reporters, "There will be no changes in the cabinet. The Chief Minister and I are meeting with central ministers to discuss various state issues." Addressing speculation about his potential ascension to the Chief Minister role after two and a half years of the Congress government, Shivakumar labeled it as mere media conjecture and clarified that no such plans exist.