Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Parameshwara Rejects Discontent Claims Over Siddaramaiah’s Delhi Visit
Siddaramaiah visited Delhi, and this led to questions about whether he was unhappy with the Congress party.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said that was not the reason.
He said Siddaramaiah had already accepted the party’s decision and resigned as chief minister.
Parameshwara said the visit was normal because Siddaramaiah is a member of the Congress Working Committee.
He also said there was no disagreement over choosing S. Ravi as Apex Bank president.
The government is preparing to address challenges after completing 100 days in office.
Officials are checking reports of possible Naxal activity in Pavagada.
If the reports are confirmed, more security forces may be sent there.
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said Siddaramaiah’s Delhi visit was unrelated to dissatisfaction within the Congress.
Parameshwara said Siddaramaiah had resigned as chief minister in accordance with the party High Command’s decision.
He described the Delhi trip as a normal responsibility for Siddaramaiah as a Congress Working Committee member.
Parameshwara denied dissatisfaction over the selection of Congress MLC S. Ravi as Apex Bank president.
He said additional forces could be deployed in Tumakuru if reported Naxal activity in Pavagada is confirmed.
- Who
- Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, and other Congress leaders.
- What
- Parameshwara rejected claims that Siddaramaiah’s Delhi visit reflected dissatisfaction within the Congress.
- When
- Siddaramaiah reached Delhi on Thursday night; the government has completed 100 days in office.
- Where
- The political discussion concerns Karnataka, while Siddaramaiah visited Delhi and reported posters appeared in Pavagada, Tumakuru district.
- Why
- Parameshwara said Siddaramaiah’s visit was part of his responsibilities as a Congress Working Committee member, not a sign of discontent.
Discontent and power-sharing concerns
Government’s denial
Meaning of the Delhi visit
Discontent and power-sharing concerns
Political discussions raised the possibility that Siddaramaiah’s visit reflected dissatisfaction within the Karnataka Congress.
Government’s denial
G. Parameshwara said the visit was a normal part of Siddaramaiah’s responsibilities as a Congress Working Committee member.
Apex Bank appointment
Discontent and power-sharing concerns
Reports suggested the appointment could be linked to a 2.5-year–2.5-year power-sharing arrangement and could affect K.N. Rajanna’s prospects.
Government’s denial
Parameshwara said S. Ravi’s selection was made with K.N. Rajanna’s consent and denied that the matter caused dissatisfaction.
- Siddaramaiah’s position
- Member of the Congress Working Committee and former chief minister of Karnataka.
- Parameshwara’s response
- He said there was no dissatisfaction behind Siddaramaiah’s Delhi visit.
- Apex Bank president
- Congress MLC S. Ravi was selected at the final stage after the party sought an uncontested choice.
- Power-sharing reports
- Parameshwara did not confirm reports of a 2.5-year–2.5-year arrangement for the Apex Bank post.
- Naxal-force deployment
- Additional forces may be deployed in Tumakuru if reported activity in Pavagada is confirmed.
- Housing programme
- The state plans to distribute 5 lakh residential sites across Karnataka over the next two months.