Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Congress Issues Show Cause Notice to MLA Over Remarks
An MLA named Basavaraj Shivaganga from the Congress party in Karnataka was given a warning.
This happened because he said that D.K. Shivakumar would become the Chief Minister, replacing the current one, in December.
The party's Disciplinary Committee sent a notice, stating that his words caused confusion and were against party rules.
D.K. Shivakumar, who is also a key party leader, agreed with the notice.
Congress MLA Basavaraj Shivaganga received a show cause notice.
The notice was issued by the Disciplinary Committee of KPCC.
The notice concerns Shivaganga's remarks on leadership change.
Shivaganga stated D.K. Shivakumar would be CM in December.
D.K. Shivakumar, also KPCC president, said the statement violated party discipline.
- Who
- Disciplinary Committee of KPCC, Basavaraj Shivaganga, D.K. Shivakumar
- What
- Show cause notice issued to MLA Basavaraj Shivaganga.
- When
- Notice was served on Sunday.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- Due to statements about leadership change, considered a violation of party discipline.
Shivaganga's View
Congress Party's View
Succession Remarks
Shivaganga's View
D.K. Shivakumar will be the next CM.
Congress Party's View
Party discipline has been violated.
- MLA Served Notice
- Basavaraj Shivaganga
- Notice Issuer
- Disciplinary Committee of KPCC
- Reason for Notice
- Statement on leadership change
- Party Official
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Action Required
- MLA must respond in 7 days
Sources
Congress Send Notice To MLA Who Said DK Shivakumar Will Be Next Chief Minister
Congress issues notice to MLA who said DK Shivakumar will be next Karnataka CM
Cong serves show cause notice to MLA for leadership change statement
Congress Party's Disciplinary Panel Pulls Up MLA Who Said DK Shivakumar Will Be Next CM