No leadership change in Karnataka, confirms Congress state in-charge Randeep Surjewala

The Congress party is not taking opinion on the leadership change in Karnataka, party leader Randeep Surjewala said on July 1 in Bengaluru, putting an end to speculation of changing the chief minister of Karnataka

Surjewala, the Congress General Secretary in charge of Karnataka, met with party legislators on Monday, June 30, amid signs of unrest within the ruling party.

“Are you taking opinion on leadership change. The answer I had given yesterday. I am answering today also. The answer is clear no,” Surjewala told reporters in Bengaluru.

Surjewala's visit to Karnataka had gained significance as several MLAs have recently voiced dissatisfaction over the government’s functioning, amidst state minister KN Rajanna's statement, hinting at a possible organisational reshuffle in the state.

Surjewala also said that it is important to review the performance of MLAs

“We are meeting our MLAs to evaluate work they have done in their segments,” he said.

The Congress leader also slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for  promised bullet trains, but giving the country “derailment, burning coaches, broken hopes and unprecedented inflation.”

“BJP cutting pocket of common man by increasing Railways fare and Bengaluru Toll rate,” he said.

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