He alleged that though Mr, Kharge tried his best to support him, his efforts were thwarted by Mr. Singh. “I will take a decision on leaving the Congress or remaining in the party in a week’s time,” said a disgruntled Humnabad MLA Rajshekar Patil, upset with not being included in the Cabinet. He urged Mr. Siddaramaiah to stop interfering in the affairs of the District Congress Committee, besides changing the DCC president. Kharge continues to be my leader,” he said and rubbished rumours that Mr. Siddharamaiah picked Bhalki MLA Eshwar Khandre over him. Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, the MLA said he plans on meeting Opposition Leader in the Lok Sabha M. Mallikarjun Kharge, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Energy Minister D.K.

Source: The Hindu June 21, 2016 07:22 UTC