C.M. Ibrahim meets Deve Gowda

Speculation concerning the future political strikes of senior Congress MLC C.M. Ibrahim continued on Monday morning as he met Janata Dal (S) supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda.

This got here in opposition to the backdrop of his assembly with former Chief Minister and JD(S) chief H.D. Kumaraswamy, who invited the Congress legislator to affix the regional outfit that Mr. Ibrahim was a part of up to now. Mr. Ibrahim is learnt to have been provided the submit of JD(S) State president by Mr. Kumaraswamy.

“I met Mr. Gowda today as I was unable to meet him and wish him on his birthday,” Mr. Ibrahim advised The Puucho. He additionally stated that his discussions with Mr. Gowda took ahead his earlier talks with Mr. Kumaraswamy, who was additionally current on Monday.

When requested about his subsequent transfer, the MLC stated, “I will travel across the State from Wednesday. I will decide on the future based on the suggestions I receive during my tour. I cannot take any decision without consulting the people. I will travel two districts at a time and will be able to take a decision in about a month’s time.”

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Shivakumar had held a gathering with Mr. Ibrahim lasting almost two hours on Saturday to persuade him to not go away the celebration. Party sources stated that Mr. Ibrahim has been sulking after his request to be made Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Council was not met. He has been preserving a low profile within the celebration after his fallout with former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, with whom he used to have equation, sources added.