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Raichur (Karnataka), October 22 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Wednesday that the Congress government will return to power in 2028.
Speaking at a meeting of Congress workers held at Panchmukhi in Raichur district, Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, said, “The party is more important than individuals. Worship the party, not individuals. I never indulged in group politics. I could have done a lot if I wanted to. It is because of the Congress party that we exist today.”
“The Congress government will return to power in 2028 and you should start preparing for it. Many people are trying to leave the BJP and join the Congress. Even in villages, people are coming forward to join the party. All people who believe in the ideology and leadership of the Congress are welcome,” the state Congress chief told the gathering.
“I am the deputy chief minister because of the party; Basanagouda Daddal is an MLA because of the party; NS Bosaraju, though not an MLA, has been made a minister. He has worked for the party for 45 years, including in Telangana, working tirelessly day and night,” he said.
He advised, “Since the Congress came to power, many party workers have been given responsibilities on various boards and corporations, including guarantee committees. The party and the society recognize those who work selflessly. Whatever position you hold, do not consider it small or unimportant. Anyone can reach any level in politics.”
“You must lead at the booth level. Our booth level agents (BLAs) make us win from the booths – they are the real leaders. Your fight should be against the BJP and JD(S), not against Congress workers. Hatred is not important; organization is. We have created a strong structure for you. Our government has done what no other state government in the country has ever done. After coming to power, we implemented five guarantee schemes, which the BJP had done. Made fun of. Former CM Yediyurappa used to say that he would not tolerate even one grain of rice being reduced in the ration. In our first cabinet meeting, we approved all five guarantee schemes,” he said.
He told party workers, “In our country, there are temples of Lord Hanuman at every corner and not of King Dasharatha, father of Lord Ram. Hanuman was a servant and a selfless devotee. The society recognizes those who serve it. Panchmukhi Hanuman himself stands as proof of this. If we work selflessly among the people with a spirit of service and fairness, the society will definitely recognize us.”
“AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge now sits on the same seat where Mahatma Gandhi used to sit a hundred years ago. It was he who ensured the implementation of Article 371(J) for the region. When LK Advani said it was impossible, Kharge made it happen. The Congress government’s schemes are not limited to Congress supporters alone – they benefit people from all parties. Kalyan Karnataka For the development of Rs. A grant of Rs 5,000 crore is being given every year,” he said.
Earlier, in a major development, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, said that his father is at the last stage of his political career.
He further said that at this critical juncture, PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi will take the lead in guiding those who follow scientific and progressive thought. However, he later clarified that there would be no leadership change in Karnataka.
These statements have assumed significance amid rumors of leadership change in Karnataka and talk of a power-sharing agreement.
–IANS
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