Karnataka Minister Timmapur stakes claim for Chief Minister post

As the infighting within the Congress party continues, on Tuesday Karnataka Excise Minister RB Timmapur staked his claim to the post of the Chief Minister saying that he is a Dalit and why can’t he become the CM.

Speaking to reporters in Hubballi, Minister Timmapur said, “Why shouldn’t Dalits make it to the post of the CM? Why shouldn’t I become the Chief Minister? Who will object if I become the CM? I am not sure whether the Congress Legislature



Party (CLP) meeting will approve my name. All these factors will play a role. If the high command decides, I will become the CM,” he stated.

“The CLP meeting held on Monday discussed the Belagavi programme. No legislator expressed dissatisfaction. The meeting of Dalit leaders has not been cancelled. We have postponed it. The woes of Dalits need to be heard. I have spoken about the sacrifice…The high command will decide on the change of the Chief Minister.