The Congress has directed its Ministers and legislators not to make “irrelevant” statements and cause embarrassment to the party, a day after some of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s supporters pitched for him to be Chief Minister again. Parameshwar Naik, who have made public statements that Mr. Siddaramaiah should become the Chief Minister again. The media has misunderstood his statement.”Earlier, Mr. Rao and Mr. Parameshwara met the Chief Minister at his home office Krishna. “We met the Chief Minister to invite him to campaign in the bypolls to Kundagol and Chincholi Assembly constituencies. On an alliance in the local body polls, Mr. Rao said the decision was left to local leaders.

Source: The Hindu May 08, 2019 18:22 UTC