Shortly before senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala meets Karnataka Congress MLAs amid the disquiet over the Chief Minister post, a legislator known to be close to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that a majority of MLAs as many as 100 want "change".
MLAs close to Mr Shivakumar have demanded that incumbent Siddaramaiah be asked to step down as Chief Minister and Mr Shivakumar be appointed to the post for the remainder of the term.
Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain said 100 MLAs are backing Mr Shivakumar. "It's not just me. Over 100 MLAs are in favour of a change. Many of them are waiting for this moment. They want good governance and believe that DK Shivakumar deserves an opportunity. He has worked tirelessly for the party and played a key role in strengthening the organisation. Everyone has seen the transformation in the party's fortunes since he became KPCC President. Because of his efforts, more and more people are expressing their support for him and are ready to stand by his side," he said.
Speaking to NDTV, Mr Hussain said he would raise this issue during the meeting with Mr Surjewala, rushed by the Congress high command to Bengaluru as a troubleshooter. "I will definitely speak to Mr Surjewala today about the Chief Minister change issue. If the change doesn't happen now, then Congress cannot retain power in 2028. This is needed in the interests of the party right now," he said.
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