New Delhi: Even as all three observers appointed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge are returning to Delhi to submit their report earlier than him, social gathering chief B.Okay. Hariprasad mentioned that “secret ballots” have been used for voting within the CLP assembly and shortly a choice on the chief ministerial submit will probably be taken.
Speaking to IANS over the telephone from Bengaluru, Hariprasad mentioned, “Yes, a secret ballot was used for polling in Karnataka during the CLP meeting. And then a one-line resolution was passed authorizing Kharge to take a call on CLP leader.”
He mentioned that each one the observers have gone to Delhi as the method to elect the brand new chief minister must be accomplished. “The report will be submitted with the Congress president and on the basis of which, Khargeji will need to appoint the future chief minister of the state,” Hariprasad mentioned.
Kharge had deputed former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushil Shinde, AICC General Secretary Jitendra Singh, and Deepak Bawaria because the observers for Karnataka. As per sources, the three observers additionally met with the newly elected MLAs to know their views.
The Congress, which gained 135 out of 224 seats in Karnataka, has now to take a tricky name on the candidature of former Chief Minister Siddaramaih and state unit chief D.Okay. Shivakumar for the chief Ministerial submit within the state. Both leaders have proven curiosity within the prime submit in Karnataka.
Besides the three observers, Congress in cost for Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala and social gathering common secretary (group) Okay.C. Venugopal are additionally returning to Delhi to satisfy the social gathering chief. Even Siddaramaiah, who was the chief of the opposition within the state can be set to reach within the nationwide capital on Monday night.