Gadag, March 14 -- Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday claimed that the Congress government in the state is heading towards a crisis due to growing internal dissension and competition among MLAs for cabinet berths.
Speaking to reporters, Bommai alleged that factionalism within the ruling party has been intensifying, with different groups of legislators pressing for ministerial positions.
"The Congress party's position in Karnataka is very precarious. Internal bickering and infighting are increasing every day. There are now two groups - young first-time MLAs who want cabinet work and those who have been elected for the third or fourth time who also want cabinet positions. This will lead to a huge crisis in the futu...