‘No discussion on cabinet reshuffle’: CM Siddaramaiah after meeting with Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that he met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, but their discussion was limited to the Bihar elections, with no mention of a Cabinet reshuffle. He further added that he plans to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, provided he receives an appointment.

Speaking to reporters, CM Siddaramaiah said, “Yes, I met Rahul Gandhi. We only discussed the Bihar election. He’s our leader, so we encouraged him after a setback in the Bihar election. He said he’s not worried about it. We have told him not to lose his spirit. There was no discussion about a cabinet reshuffle at all. I will meet the PM on Monday if I get an appointment.”

Delhi | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says, “None of our Cabinet Ministers discussed it (Cabinet reshuffle)… I was supposed to meet the PM today. But due to the Bihar elections, I couldn’t meet him. I will meet him on Monday.” pic.twitter.com/9f6nJrGoIj

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In October, terming Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s word as final, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that he would go by what the CM says amid speculations about the change in the leadership and a Cabinet reshuffle here in the state government.

“What is left to be said after the CM’s statement? We follow his word”, Shivakumar told reporters when asked about CM Siddaramaiah’s statement that he would complete the full term as CM if the Congress High Command agrees.(ANI)