NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Monday amid speculations of internal discord within the Congress in Karnataka clarified that his sole focus is on safeguarding the party and its government.
“My duty is to save the party and keep the government safe. Apart from this, I have no other duties. Don’t use my name for anything else. I have no disagreement with anyone,” Shivakumar told reporters in Belgaum.
Addressing concerns about possible rebellion or differences within the party, he reiterated, “There is no rebellion. No personal differences with anyone. I am a president who treats everyone as equal, everyone is the same to me. I must treat everyone equally.”
Shivakumar dismissed media reports suggesting complaints about AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka, Randeep Surjewala, saying, “Someone is spoiling the dignity of the media by giving false information. I visited the house of a senior MLA on Sunday. Some TV media created a new story that he had a fight with someone. Feroze Seth is a senior party leader. He has worked with me as an MLA. The media should not spoil their dignity by believing planted stories.”
He urged the media to focus on the ongoing “Jai Bapu, Jai Bheem, Jai Constitution Convention” in Belgaum, a program aimed at upholding the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and Baba Saheb Ambedkar and promoting social justice.
“Many struggles and sacrifices have been made to empower Congress. The party was brought to power by removing water from the Gandhi well and purifying it from this Belgaum land,” Shivakumar remarked, emphasizing his commitment to party workers and discipline.
Highlighting the event, he said, “More than 60 national-level leaders, guests, parliamentarians, and executive committee members are attending the Belgaum conference. Ministers, MLAs, and senior leaders will also participate, with select leaders on the main stage.”
He concluded by assuring that the programs introduced in the last convention will continue, reaffirming his dedication to the party’s principles and responsibilities.
