Kharge summons top K’taka leaders to Delhi to resolve leadership tussle

In a major development, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and state party chief D.K. Shivakumar will be called to Delhi, where the matter will be resolved amicably after a meeting with the top leaders. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru before his departure to Delhi, Kharge said, “We will call three to four leaders and hold meetings. The issue will be resolved. The discussion will be held in the presence of everyone, and a decision will be taken later.” He added that after reaching Delhi, he would immediately call the important leaders and discuss the matter with them to end all confusion. When questioned about the presence of CM Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and other state leaders, the AICC chief affirmed that all of them would have to be present and that discussions would be held with them.