Bengaluru, Dec 13 (LatestNewsX) – Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, dismissed former Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain’s comments on Saturday, urging everyone to disregard them.
He stated, “No one should believe Iqbal Hussain’s words. Legal action needs to be taken against him. Iqbal Hussain has a habit of talking too much. No one should believe him.”
Earlier, Hussain had suggested that the chief‑minister’s office should pass to Shivakumar. Shivakumar added, “He must be given an opportunity. The high command is responding to this demand. There are chances of Shivakumar becoming the Chief Minister on January 6. And January 6 and January 9 are lucky numbers for D.K. Shivakumar. We are 140 MLAs, and it does not matter who has the numbers in terms of strength. The Congress is a disciplined party, and we are committed to the decision of the high command.”
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would follow the high command’s ruling on the leadership dispute, while fellow Congress MP Shivaganga Basavaraj expressed that he would be happiest if Shivakumar takes the chief‑minister’s post on January 6. “Numerologically, 6 and 9 are lucky numbers for Shivakumar. He is a god‑like figure to me,” he commented.
Despite repeated appeals from party leaders to stay silent on the matter, Congress representatives have continued to speak out. Hussain, an ardent supporter of Shivakumar, reiterated on Friday that the deputy chief minister’s hard work will soon bear fruit. Speaking to the media in Belagavi, he added that the achievements would materialise shortly after the assembly session concludes.
When challenged by the Siddaramaiah faction about Shivakumar’s support among MLAs, Hussain insisted the figures are irrelevant; the high command’s directive is supreme. Regarding rumors of a dinner to showcase opposition strength against the chief minister, Shivakumar remarked, “I am not displaying any strength, nor do I need to.”
He further emphasized, “No one needs to come behind me, and no one should speak on my behalf. I, including the Chief Minister, and all 140 MLAs belong to one group – the Congress group. Do not create room for any groupism.”
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