The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, on Thursday refuted the reports of a 'November revolution', and labelled the speculation as ‘media creation’. There were rumours about a possible leadership change in Karnataka, claiming that Siddaramaiah could step down to make way for his deputy, D K Shivakumar, as the next chief minister of the southern state. And some of the people termed the potential change as 'November revolution'.
"It is you (media) who coined the term. You cooked up this 'revolution'. Hence, there is no 'kranti' (revolution) or 'bhranti' (confusion). We have been given a five-year tenure to rule. After five years, elections will take place and we will win once again," Siddaramaiah told the media.
The chief minister reiterated that the people have entrusted Congress with power for five years, while he expressed confidence in his position, which he says has been strong from the beginning and will continue to remain so in the future.
"People have given us the mandate to rule for five years. We will make a sincere effort to fulfil the five guarantees (Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti, Gruha Jyothi, Anna Bhagya and Yuva Nidhi) we have promised," he said, declining to comment on power-sharing discussions.
"What does it mean? These are unwanted discussions. I had told the party high command that two-and-a-half years had to pass, after which a cabinet reshuffle could be considered. It was only after that that these discussions about power sharing started."
Addressing a superstitious belief that sitting CMs visiting Chamarajanagar lose power midway, Siddaramaiah said, "I do not believe in superstition. For me, visiting Chamarajanagar, Mysuru, or Bengaluru is the same. I will visit all 31 districts of the state." He explained that his visit to Chamarajanagar was meant to challenge the superstition and send a message to those who said sitting chief ministers should avoid the district.
"My position has only strengthened. It has been strong from the beginning and will continue to remain strong in the future," he added.
Regarding the 2028 Assembly elections, he said, "Let them (polls) approach." On how many budgets he would present, Siddaramaiah added that he would continue to do so as long as the people wished.
On the issue of power sharing, Siddaramaiah reiterated that Congress has been given a five-year mandate and his government will make a sincere effort to fulfil the five promises it has made.
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