Congress Leaders Warn Against Damaging Statements Amid CM Speculation in Karnataka

Several Congress leaders have written to Rahul Gandhi to caution party members against making damaging statements and speculations about the chief minister's post in Karnataka. The leadership change speculation comes amid Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's ongoing legal battle. Prominent leaders are vying for the CM position, sparking internal conflicts.

In a recent development, a group of Congress leaders has written to Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, urging him to curb party members and state ministers who are speculating on the chief minister's post amid potential leadership changes in Karnataka.

The letter, signed by current and former lawmakers and ex-ministers, calls for a directive to prevent future damaging statements that could harm the interests of the Congress party and the state.

This comes as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah contests the Governor's sanction for his prosecution in the MUDA site allotment case. Speculation about leadership has led several leaders to express their ambitions openly, resulting in internal strife and diminishing morale among party members and citizens.

(With inputs from agencies.)