BD NarayankarBengaluru, May 18 -- What was officially projected as a celebratory event marking the Karnataka government's third anniversary in Tumakuru on Monday rapidly evolved into a high-voltage political show of strength, with Congress leaders openly signalling the next phase of the state's succession battle.
The biggest political message came from senior Congress leader K N Rajanna, who used the Tumakuru platform to strongly back Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara as the next Chief Minister if the Congress high command decides on a leadership transition after Siddaramaiah.
Far from appearing incidental, Rajanna's remarks were viewed in political circles as a carefully calibrated intervention. By raising the "Dalit CM" pitch from Tumakur...