Shivakumar Responds to Jain Seer’s Blessings for Chief Minister Role

Synopsis

In Hubballi, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar acknowledged the blessings from Gunadhar Nandi Maharaj, who wishes for him to become Karnataka's Chief Minister. Shivakumar asserted his commitment to his duties, emphasizing that the party's decision will guide his future.

Key Takeaways

Shivakumar acknowledges seer’s blessings.
Leadership discussions in Karnataka are ongoing.
No power-sharing agreement exists in the state.
Shivakumar prioritizes party decisions over personal ambitions.
Maharaj expresses hope for Shivakumar's future role.

Hubballi, Jan 21 (NationPress) In response to the blessings received from Gunadhar Nandi Maharaj, who expressed his desire for Shivakumar to ascend to the position of Chief Minister of Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar remarked that he will fulfill his responsibilities, leaving the final decision to the party.

This recent event has once again highlighted the ongoing leadership discussions in Karnataka. Previously, Shivakumar had explicitly stated that there is no power-sharing arrangement in the state, confirming his commitment to working alongside Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

While addressing the media at Hubballi Airport on Tuesday, Shivakumar reacted to inquiries regarding the seer’s blessings for him to become Chief Minister. He stated, "What can we say when spiritual leaders bless us? That is their wish. However, our party is supreme. Whatever the party decides, we will abide by it. I do not feel the need to seek any position. My responsibility is to do whatever work is required for the party and the government. I am not in a hurry," he emphasized.

During the Navagraha Theertha Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony, the esteemed saint Gunadhar Nandi Maharaj conferred blessings upon Shivakumar, voicing his hope that Shivakumar would take on the role of Chief Minister.

In his address to the attendees, Maharaj outlined his two aspirations: the establishment of a Corporation Board for Jains and Shivakumar becoming the Chief Minister. He called upon all the Acharyas and Jain sages present on stage to raise their hands in blessing for Shivakumar's candidacy.

“I am blessing Shivakumar. No matter what, he will become the Chief Minister soon. I am giving these blessings because there is no one else who has worked so hard and contributed so much to the Congress party. No one can overlook his efforts. Our wish is for Shivakumar to become the Chief Minister once. He is devout and self-sacrificing,” Maharaj remarked.

Maharaj also addressed the demand for a Corporation Board for the Jain community, stating, “I am appealing to the Chief Minister. This is not a personal demand; it is for the community. Jains know how to give but not how to ask. However, now we are demanding the Corporation Board.”

During the event, Shivakumar reassured the Jain community of the Congress government’s backing for their initiatives. "Even though many attempts by people might fail, prayers to God will not. I have come here as a devotee," he remarked.