Bengaluru, Feb 13 (NationPress) Addressing the ongoing discussions and disagreements among Congress leaders regarding the Chief Minister's position, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara emphasized the need for understanding that the party's central leadership has successfully navigated similar challenges in the past and will make a decision when the time is right.

During a press conference in Bengaluru on Friday, Parameshwara stated, "Enough is enough, and this should stop. People are observing us, and their expectations are different. The matter should be left to the high command. They know when to take decisions, and they will do so. This is not new for the Congress party. The party leadership has faced many such situations in the past and taken necessary action."

He further remarked, "In Karnataka as well, such developments have taken place many times earlier. I believe we, as leaders, should restrain ourselves."

Responding to the ongoing statements from Congress leaders on the leadership issue, despite a warning from AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, Parameshwara mentioned, "Our AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge clearly asked state leaders to zip their mouths on the matter. He could not have used stronger words. It will not look good if our legislators and leaders continue to speak about it despite this warning."

"This should stop because we need to focus on governance, and people’s expectations are different. Issuing public statements that contradict one another is not appropriate. I presume the high command is observing all this, and I will also speak to the high command at an appropriate time," he added.

The significance of these statements is heightened due to the escalating leadership tussle in Karnataka following assertions made by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in Delhi.

Parameshwara, a prominent leader from the Dalit community within the state Congress party, expressed his willingness to accept any opportunity given by the central leadership, stating, "I am not a sage to refuse."

Notably, on Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar hinted at a potential leadership change in Karnataka, mentioning his meeting at 10 Janpath, the residence of Sonia Gandhi, and stating, "Time will give the answer."

When asked about his meetings with other leaders, Shivakumar responded, "I have come to 10 Janpath. There is no necessity for me to disclose who I have met and why I met them. I am not ready to carry out politics standing on the street. We have met our national leadership and discussed everything that needed to be discussed. That’s it."

Regarding the arrest of BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in connection with a rowdy-sheeter murder case, Parameshwara confirmed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated action against him.

Basavaraj had sought bail from both the High Court and the Supreme Court, but with both courts rejecting his pleas, he opted to surrender rather than face arrest.

"Beyond this, no further details can be shared at this stage," he concluded.