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DK Shivakumar Opposes BK Hariprasad's PAC Proposal in Karnataka Congress
- •Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has opposed KPCC president BK Hariprasad's proposal to form a Political Affairs Committee to improve coordination between the party and government.
- •Hariprasad and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah argued that the committee is urgently needed to address administrative decisions and coordination ahead of upcoming local body elections.
- •Shivakumar opposed the move, stating that the government and party function smoothly and that he has already formed a high-level Group of Ministers on political affairs.
- •Shivakumar's camp fears the proposed PAC could become an alternative power center with veto powers, potentially delaying key administrative decisions.
- •The proposal comes amid visible differences between Shivakumar and Hariprasad, highlighted by recent missed invitations and events.
Key Questions Answered
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar argued that the government and party organisation are already functioning smoothly and that a separate political affairs committee is unnecessary. His camp is concerned that the proposed PAC could act as an alternative mechanism with veto powers, potentially delaying key administrative decisions and their implementation.
KPCC president BK Hariprasad and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah raised the proposal during meetings with AICC general secretary KC Venugopal, arguing that a committee is urgently needed to improve coordination between the party organisation and the government.
DK Shivakumar told party leadership that he has already formed a high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on political affairs under his own chairmanship to discuss major issues before they reach the Cabinet.
