BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy leader minister G Parameshwara stated on Thursday that differences between the ruling coalition companions, if any, would be discussed and resolved at a Congress-JD(S) coordination committee meeting, which could be held here on July 1.
On the raging controversy over former leader minister Siddaramaiah's remarks doubting the longevity of the coalition government, Parameshwara, who is also the Pradesh Congress leader stated, the problem was once left to the birthday party top command.
"There is a possibility that the coordination committee will be meeting on July 1, and anything related to the differences between the two parties' leadership will be discussed, and we will resolve all those issues to strengthen the present coalition government," he informed reporters here.
Stating that no discussion took place referring to any statements through anyone including "our leader" Siddaramaiah at his meeting as of late with Congress ministers, he stated, "All that is left to the party high command..."
A video showing Siddaramaiah purportedly expressing doubts over the longevity of the JD(S)-Congress government had surfaced on Tuesday, including to the strains within the coalition.
Parameshwara additionally accused the BJP of making an attempt to destabilise the coalition government and stated, "It is not going to be possible."
He stated, "Whatever little murmurs (are there in the coalition), the BJP is trying to magnify it and trying to destabilise our coalition. I can tell them, it is not going to be possible for them. We are very strong in our coalition. Initial little hiccups will be there... we will resolve them."
"It (differences) is not something on policy matters... it is something about issues, and we will resolve it. I can assure the people of Karnataka of a strong coalition government," he added.
Discordant voices have emerged from the Congress and the JD(S) on a number of issues, including presentation of the price range, as Siddaramaiah who held finance portfolio within the previous government, had just lately stated there was once no use for a recent price range and insisted that a supplementary price range would do.
A video additionally had surfaced on Sunday, purportedly showing Siddaramaiah expressing his displeasure to a few Congress MLAs over presentation of a recent price range.
Parameshwara stated the main function of each the Congress and the JD(S) coming together was once to provide good governance and elevate on pro-people programme, including the farm mortgage waiver.
He stated the price range would be offered on July 5 and any new programmes or allocation of finances for them would be determined then.
Parameshwara rejected the view that Siddaramaiah's meeting with a number of MLAs and leaders was once a show of power, mentioning that he too had visited him at the nature cure health center and discussed the birthday party issues.
Asked in regards to the next spherical of Cabinet expansion, he stated it has to be discussed at the top command level and with the Chief Minister, and six vacancies from the Congress and one from the JD(S) would be filled at the earliest.
Prior to the expansion, posts in key boards and firms would be filled up with legislators, discussions on which have already begun.
Parameshwara additionally stated as the birthday party president, he has given instructions that no person instead of those protecting accountable positions, whether within the government or the birthday party, must make any statements.
"Siddaramaiah is our leader, he is the coordination committee chief, also CLP leader. Whatever statements he makes, he makes it with the responsibility. Let others not make any statements twisting his statements... as it may give different meaning," he added.
On his meeting with ministers, Parameshwara stated they held discussions about preparation for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, strategies to be adopted, finding an acceptable candidate and in addition to coordinate between other ranges of the birthday party.
Ministers have urged that the district in-charge ministers needed to be immediately determined.
On the raging controversy over former leader minister Siddaramaiah's remarks doubting the longevity of the coalition government, Parameshwara, who is also the Pradesh Congress leader stated, the problem was once left to the birthday party top command.
"There is a possibility that the coordination committee will be meeting on July 1, and anything related to the differences between the two parties' leadership will be discussed, and we will resolve all those issues to strengthen the present coalition government," he informed reporters here.
Stating that no discussion took place referring to any statements through anyone including "our leader" Siddaramaiah at his meeting as of late with Congress ministers, he stated, "All that is left to the party high command..."
A video showing Siddaramaiah purportedly expressing doubts over the longevity of the JD(S)-Congress government had surfaced on Tuesday, including to the strains within the coalition.
Parameshwara additionally accused the BJP of making an attempt to destabilise the coalition government and stated, "It is not going to be possible."
He stated, "Whatever little murmurs (are there in the coalition), the BJP is trying to magnify it and trying to destabilise our coalition. I can tell them, it is not going to be possible for them. We are very strong in our coalition. Initial little hiccups will be there... we will resolve them."
"It (differences) is not something on policy matters... it is something about issues, and we will resolve it. I can assure the people of Karnataka of a strong coalition government," he added.
Discordant voices have emerged from the Congress and the JD(S) on a number of issues, including presentation of the price range, as Siddaramaiah who held finance portfolio within the previous government, had just lately stated there was once no use for a recent price range and insisted that a supplementary price range would do.
A video additionally had surfaced on Sunday, purportedly showing Siddaramaiah expressing his displeasure to a few Congress MLAs over presentation of a recent price range.
Parameshwara stated the main function of each the Congress and the JD(S) coming together was once to provide good governance and elevate on pro-people programme, including the farm mortgage waiver.
He stated the price range would be offered on July 5 and any new programmes or allocation of finances for them would be determined then.
Parameshwara rejected the view that Siddaramaiah's meeting with a number of MLAs and leaders was once a show of power, mentioning that he too had visited him at the nature cure health center and discussed the birthday party issues.
Asked in regards to the next spherical of Cabinet expansion, he stated it has to be discussed at the top command level and with the Chief Minister, and six vacancies from the Congress and one from the JD(S) would be filled at the earliest.
Prior to the expansion, posts in key boards and firms would be filled up with legislators, discussions on which have already begun.
Parameshwara additionally stated as the birthday party president, he has given instructions that no person instead of those protecting accountable positions, whether within the government or the birthday party, must make any statements.
"Siddaramaiah is our leader, he is the coordination committee chief, also CLP leader. Whatever statements he makes, he makes it with the responsibility. Let others not make any statements twisting his statements... as it may give different meaning," he added.
On his meeting with ministers, Parameshwara stated they held discussions about preparation for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, strategies to be adopted, finding an acceptable candidate and in addition to coordinate between other ranges of the birthday party.
Ministers have urged that the district in-charge ministers needed to be immediately determined.
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