KARNATAKA: Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Friday asserted that the power-sharing arrangement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is "hundred percent true" and claimed that bickering has already commenced within the ruling Congress party in the state.
Addressing reporters ahead of his visit to flood-affected regions in Belagavi, Ashoka reiterated his earlier prediction of a "November revolution" that would see Siddaramaiah becoming the "outgoing CM."
“I have said that there will be a November revolution and Siddaramaiah will become the outgoing CM. I stand by my words. Within November and December, there will be a revolution, ” he claimed.
The BJP leader cited the alleged sidelining of Minister K.N. Rajanna, a staunch supporter of Siddaramaiah, who had openly criticised Shivakumar.
"The power-sharing arrangement is one hundred per cent true, and bickering has already started, " Ashoka said.
He further suggested that neither the Chief Minister nor his deputy would voluntarily relinquish their claim to the top post.
"CM Siddaramaiah won’t let go of his post. It is not in his character... Similarly, Dy CM DK Shivakumar won’t leave and will continue his efforts to get the post, " Ashoka remarked.