Mysuru, Nov 7 (NationPress) Addressing the ongoing disputes within the Congress-led government in Karnataka, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H. D. Kumaraswamy, asserted on Friday that he is familiar with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and firmly believes there will be no shift in leadership in the state.

He expressed this view while interacting with the press in Mysuru prior to the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting.

When questioned about the Congress's internal leadership dynamics and the rumored "November revolution," Kumaraswamy stated, "In November, we will witness neither a revolution nor a backlash. I am well aware of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's character. I recognized it even when he was part of our party. Thus, there will be no change," he remarked.

In response to a question about Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar's claim of conversing with the divine, Kumaraswamy noted: "We are unaware of what God communicates to D.K. Shivakumar. That remains between him and God."

When asked about Shivakumar's assertion that Congress will regain power in 2028, Kumaraswamy replied, "I am aware of the fates of those who previously claimed they would govern for a decade or two. Who can predict what will unfold in 2028?"

On Siddaramaiah's proposal to establish 'Greater Mysuru,' the Union Minister commented: "This merely reflects the rivalry between Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar. In retaliation to Shivakumar's declaration of 'Greater Bengaluru,' Siddaramaiah announced 'Greater Mysuru.'"

"Neither of these proposals will materialize; they are simply wasting time on political theatrics," added Kumaraswamy.

Addressing the sugarcane crisis, Kumaraswamy accused the Chief Minister of attempting to evade his responsibilities towards sugarcane farmers by writing to the Prime Minister.

He stated, "This (Karnataka) government shows no intention of addressing farmers' issues. It aims to shift every concern to the Centre to escape its responsibilities."

Kumaraswamy emphasized that if the Chief Minister genuinely cared, this was a "trivial issue" that could be resolved swiftly.

"However, the Chief Minister is politicizing everything. His letter to the Prime Minister is merely a strategy to shirk accountability. In which state has the Prime Minister ever needed to step in personally to resolve sugarcane farmers' problems?" he questioned.

He suggested that instead of convening meetings with representatives, the Chief Minister could directly engage with farmers to resolve the crisis.

"Instead, this (Congress) government is preoccupied with politics," he expressed.

Kumaraswamy noted that Siddaramaiah could take a decisive stance in support of sugarcane farmers but has opted to blame the Centre instead.

"It seems the CM has acquiesced to pressure from local representatives in Belagavi and the sugar lobby. He must resist such pressures and prioritize the farmers' welfare," Kumaraswamy concluded.

Regarding reports that all party leaders in Belagavi district own sugar factories, Kumaraswamy clarified: "I have seen such reports in various media. No JD-S leader owns a sugar factory. Only Bandepppa Kashampur previously owned one, but he sold it recently. Currently, no one in our party possesses any sugar factory," asserted the Union Minister.