MYSURU: Amid the leadership row and the Delhi visit by a group of Ministers and MLAs reportedly seeking a change in leadership in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Friday, asserted that he will continue as the Chief Minister and present the state budget for the remaining of the government's term.
Speaking to reporters at Mandakalli Airport in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah made the remarks while responding to queries on the leadership issue within the Congress-led state government.
When asked whether he would present the state budget this year and for the rest of the term, the Chief Minister replied, "Why are you (media) asking this question? Yes, I will continue as the Chief Minister and will also present the budget."
Responding to a query on whether he would meet Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Siddaramaiah said, "Kharge is coming to Bengaluru today, and I will meet him tomorrow (Saturday)."
Commenting on the leadership row in Karnataka, he said, "Has the Congress high command made any comment in this regard? Whatever they decide, we will follow. All must abide by the High Command's decision -- MLAs, Ministers, me, everyone."
"Everything will be decided by the high command. I will inform the media whenever they communicate anything."