NEW DELHI: Amid strong rumours of a cabinet reshuffle, Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Monday ruled out the possibility of any such move.
Party sources, however, indicated that the development is likely to create further strife within the party, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is keen on reshuffling the cabinet.
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar, when asked about his meeting with party President Mallikarjun Kharge, said, "It is natural for any State President to meet the National President. There is nothing special about it. The meeting was about party matters. There were issues concerning office inauguration, trusts and other matters."
When asked about the talk of a cabinet reshuffle, Shivakumar categorically said that no such development is taking place and the issue is not on the cards. "If the Congress party exists, you and I can survive. I came here to discuss party matters. There is no cabinet reshuffle, and nothing related to it."