Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The Indian National Congress has dispatched senior leader Randeep Surjewala to Bengaluru in a high-stakes mission to quell a growing rebellion within its Karnataka ranks. The move comes as an internal power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, D.K. Shivakumar, threatens to destabilize the state government.
For months, simmering tensions between the two powerful factions have been an open secret in Karnataka's political circles. The crisis has now escalated, with several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) openly expressing their discontent. The primary complaint revolves around a perceived lack of development funds for their constituencies and a feeling that their voices are not being heard by the state's top leadership.
The situation reached a boiling point after senior MLA B.R. Patil wrote a letter to the Chief Minister, reportedly threatening mass resignations if the concerns of the legislators were not addressed. This public display of dissent triggered alarm bells within the Congress high command in Delhi.
In response, party president Mallikarjun Kharge has tasked Surjewala, who serves as the AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka, with dousing the flames. Surjewala's immediate agenda is to hold a series of meetings with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and the disgruntled MLAs. His goal is to broker a truce, enforce party discipline, and prevent the internal turmoil from spiraling into a full-blown political crisis.
The stability of the Karnataka government is crucial for the Congress party, as it is one of the few major states where it holds power. The success of Surjewala's mission will be critical in determining whether the party can maintain unity and govern effectively.
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