BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's brother, former MP D.K. Suresh stated on Wednesday that in the Congress priority is given to those who joined the party from outside.
In political circles, the statement is being taken as a veiled dig at Chief Minister Siddaramiah amid a leadership tussle.
It can be noted that CM Siddaramaiah joined the Congress party after quitting the Janata Dal (Secular) party and went on to become the CM twice. Senior Congress leaders have often targeting this fact and expressed their displeasure over priority given to Siddaramaiah in the party, overlooking them.
Suresh made the statement while responding to questions from the media near his residence in Bengaluru.