‘No discussion on Dy CM DK Shivakumar joining BJP’: BJP’s Basavaraj Bommai

BENGALURU: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai said there is no discussion within the BJP regarding Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar joining the party, adding that political developments happen swiftly.

Asked about DK Shivakumar’s participation in the Maha Shivaratri event organised by Isha Foundation’s Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah had previously participated in Sadhguru’s events.

“We have also attended several times. There is no need to attach political significance to it,” he said.

Referring to the internal discussions within Congress regarding this matter, Bommai remarked, “Different interpretations are emerging within Congress, which is their internal issue. It reflects their party’s mistrust and confusion. When there is mistrust, there will also be dissent. However, there is no discussion about DK Shivakumar joining the BJP. Political developments happen quickly, sometimes overnight. But as per our understanding, there is no such situation at present.”

When asked about the BJP state president position, Bommai said, “People keep floating my name for the post. Our focus should be on uniting everyone and working together to bring the BJP back to power in Karnataka. The goal is to create an inclusive organisation.”

Earlier, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has termed the reports suggesting that he is getting close to the BJP “false propaganda,” emphasising that he was a born Congressman.

“I was born a congressman, and I cherish it. It is being misled that I am getting closer to the BJP, which is a false conspiracy against me,” Shivakumar had said.

Further, Shivakumar said that Shashi Tharoor is a “great asset” of the Congress party.

“We are all united. His (Tharoor’s) demand is to utilise his services more. Nothing more than that,” Shivakumar said. (ANI)