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Did Congress leader Venugopal make peace between Siddaramaiah and Dr Parameshwar?

  • The State in-charge Venugopal has intervened between Siddaramaiah and Dr Parameshwar and made peace between the two.
  • Dr Parameshwra had resorted to silence to express his displeasure even as his suggestions were over ruled by CM.
  • He said the list was jointly prepared by Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, himself and Venugopal after discussions. 

 

 

Did Venugopal make peace between Siddaramaiah and Dr Parameshwar
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Bengaluru, First Published Sep 4, 2017, 3:27 PM IST

The State in-charge Venugopal has intervened between Siddaramaiah faction and the senior Congress leaders and made peace between the two and also has sought explanation from KPCC President Dr G Parameshwar, it is learnt. As a result Dr Parameshwar has called an urgent press meet and clarified that there is neither dissent nor displeasure with Siddaramaiah, said sources reported Kannada Prabha.

There was definitely dissent between Siddaramaia and Parameshwar, Kharge and others with regard to cabinet expansion. Siddaramaiah had not heeded to any suggestions made by senior Congress leaders. Parameshwar was unhappy that his close aid G C Chandrashekhar has lost the opportunity to be an MLC.  His other favourite Shadakshari also missed the ministership.  Dr Parameshwra had resorted to silence to express his displeasure.

High Command is said to have intervened immediately to set right things as during the time of poll preparations any such dissent is not good for the Party. Hence High Command had called Venugopal on Saturday night to give instructions to Dr Parameshwar.

Speaking at a press meet at KPCC office on Sunday Dr Parameshwar said he has no differences with Siddaramaiah. He was annoyed that there were rumours that he was going to resign from the post of KPCC President.  

He said the list was jointly prepared by Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, himself and Venugopal after discussions.  He said he could not attend the swearing in ceremony as he was suffering from severe fever and cough. “Siddaramaiah does not take any decision without consulting me. We discuss in detail any decision. Even with regard to Cabinet expansion we had long detailed discussions” he said.

He clarified that he and Siddaramaiah have been working together since 6 years. Even as a Home Minister he has worked closely with Siddaramaiah.  On several occasions they have shared the responsibilities. The rumours are false he said.

Responding to a query about friction in Dalit factions he clarified that there is no Left or Right differences in the Party and to work in the interest of the Party, and as per the orders of High Command is the immediate duty before them.  “You can describe it as a sacrifice on my part but our aim is to see that Congress comes to power again” he said.

“When Ramalinga Reddy approached me after taking oath as the New Home Minister I have wished him the best.  I also advised him that BJP is ever ready to disturb the communal harmony in the society. We have to be careful and enhance the intelligence. He must face the political opponents” he said.

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