Nothing wrong in it: DK Shivakumar on Congress leaders meeting Mallikarjun Kharge

After Congress leaders met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar downplayed stating that it was nothing unusual.

In Short

• Congress leaders met Mallikarjun Kharge amid Karnataka leadership speculation
• DK Shivakumar downplayed concerns, calling meetings with leaders normal
• Shivakumar emphasised daily updates sent to Congress leadership in Delhi

Amid speculation of a leadership change in Karnataka, several Congress leaders recently met party president Mallikarjun Kharge. However, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismissed concerns, saying there was nothing unusual about it.

"It is natural for our workers, leaders, MLAs, and ministers to meet senior leaders. There’s no need for any misunderstanding," Shivakumar said.

On keeping the party high command informed about state developments, Shivakumar explained, "I meet everyone daily. We send daily reports to the leadership. Our Congress office and a research team monitor news, media reports, and developments, and send updates to Delhi regularly."

The ongoing Muda land 'scam', involving the alleged illegal allotment of land to the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has stirred the state for four months.

The controversy deepened with recent permission for prosecution and cases by the Lokayukta and Enforcement Directorate (ED). Despite the scandal, the Congress leadership has remained silent, potentially weakening the party’s standing in Karnataka.