His remarks come in the backdrop of renewed speculation over a power-sharing deal with CM Siddaramaiah.
Shivakumar acknowledged the public sentiment while emphasising the importance of discipline within the party.
“Workers, seers, and the public have their own desires; I can’t say their aspirations are wrong. We all built this party together; we are its disciplined soldiers. We sit together and follow what the party decides, even Siddaramaiah has said this many times,” he told reporters, as per News18.
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People’s faith in Congress must be honoured
Shivakumar underlined the government’s responsibility towards the electorate stating that people have shown faith in Congress and voted for it. “So we must live up to public expectations,” he said.
He noted that the administration has formulated several public welfare initiatives and will ensure their effective rollout.
His comments followed a statement by Sri Rajadeshikendra Shivacharya Swami of the Rambhapuri Peetha who said that Shivakumar deserved “a higher position” post the 2023 election.
“People of the state are aware of his contribution to the party’s victory,” the seer added, as per News18.
However, Shivakumar also noted that the matter was being unnecessarily prolonged, as party workers, functionaries, opposition leaders and even the media continue to unnecessarily discuss the issue.
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