Was denied Karnataka CM post thrice because I am a Dalit: Congress' Parameshwara

Parameshwara alleged that some people wanted to suppress him politically.

PTI

February 25, 2019 / 16:01 IST

Alleging that there were attempts by some in the Congress to block the rise of Dalit leaders, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on February 25 claimed that he has thrice been denied the chief ministerial post, as he belonged to the community.

Speaking at a programme in Davangere, Parameshwara, a Dalit, said, "Basavalingappa missed the chief ministerial post and so did KH Ranganath. My elder brother Mallikarjuna Kharge also could not become the chief minister.. I missed it thrice.. Some how after much dilemma they made me the deputy chief minister."

Parameshwara alleged that some people wanted to suppress him politically.

PTI

first published: Feb 25, 2019 03:45 pm

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