New Delhi: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today said that he would abide by the decision of the High Command regarding change of the Chief Minister.

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, he said, “Some people are over enthusiastic. It is natural for such words of appreciation in politics, but we should not take it seriously. Party decision will be final on that.” He was referring to the demand of Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji to make him the CM during the Kempe Gowda Jayanthi even in Bengaluru today.

Asked about Minister K N Rajanna’s statement that he was ready to relinquish his ministership to become the KPCC President, he said he would respond to that later.

Discussions with MPs from Karnataka
Asked about his Delhi visit, he said, “I will be meeting the newly elected MPs from Karnataka to discuss pending central projects in State. It is necessary to bring up issues pertaining to the State and put pressure on the Centre. We will instruct the MPs to fight the land, water and language of the State.”