Bengaluru, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Efforts are underway by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's supporters to bring AHINDA leaders under one umbrella. A massive convention is tentatively planned in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah's home district, on November 26 to demonstrate solidarity and showcase their political strength.
It may be noted that party insiders say Shivakumar, after assuming the Chief Minister's post, has successfully sidelined Siddaramaiah and his close associates and is attempting to take control of the Congress party.
However, following the developments surrounding the sting operation case, Siddaramaiah, who had largely remained silent after stepping down as Chief Minister, is now preparing to reassert himself.
Insiders also revealed that he has expressed dissatisfaction over the government's handling of the sting operation case in a one-on-one meeting with Rahul Gandhi in Delhi.
The proposed convention is being seen as an attempt by the Siddaramaiah camp to reassert the strength of the AHINDA (Minorities, Backward Classes and Dalits) constituency following the party's defeat in all four seats in the recent Legislative Council elections.
The initiative has gained significance as former minister and Congress MLA K.N. Rajanna has attributed the party's electoral setback to the controversy surrounding the alleged sting operation involving Siddaramaiah.
Siddaramaiah is reportedly keen on mobilising AHINDA leaders and strengthening the social and political coalition that has been a key support base of the Congress in Karnataka. Rajanna has been meeting prominent AHINDA leaders as part of efforts to bring them together and bridge the differences.
Speaking about the initiative, Rajanna said he would make efforts to unite AHINDA leaders and resolve the misunderstandings that had developed among them.
“Some people have tried to create differences between Siddaramaiah and senior Dalit leader H.C. Mahadevappa. They have got slogans raised against Siddaramaiah in Mysuru and have also got articles written against him. They tell Siddaramaiah something different. We will rectify all these issues. I am confident that everything will be fine. There should be no doubt about it,” Rajanna said.
Rajanna is also making efforts to bridge the differences among prominent AHINDA leaders, including Siddaramaiah, H.C. Mahadevappa and Minister Satish Jarkiholi, whose relationships have reportedly come under strain amid political dynamics within the ruling party.
He has maintained that intermediaries are responsible for creating misunderstandings among senior leaders and that such differences can be resolved through direct discussions and collective efforts.
The proposed Mysuru convention is expected to provide a platform for AHINDA leaders to demonstrate unity and send a political message amid the ongoing power struggles and factionalism within the Congress.
The consolidation of the AHINDA vote bank is considered crucial for the Congress, given its importance to the party's electoral prospects in Karnataka. The Siddaramaiah camp is keen to ensure that differences among influential leaders do not affect the party's traditional support base ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
The November 26 convention is, therefore, likely to assume political significance, particularly at a time when the Congress leadership is facing questions over the recent Legislative Council poll debacle.
Source: IANS
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