Amid intense lobbying between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar for the post of chief minister in Karnataka, third claimant has entered the contest. As per a report by news agency PTI, G Parameshwara on Tuesday said he was ready to take up the responsibilty if the party high command asked him to run the government. He said that the high command was aware of his services to the party and that he does not feel the need to lobby for the post.
"If the high command decides and asks me to run the government, I'm ready to take up the responsibility," said the former deputy chief minister while speaking to reporters in Benglauru.
"I have faith in the party high command. I have certain principles. I can also take about 50 legislators and do the shouting, but for me the discipline of the party is important. If people like us don't follow things, there won't be any discipline in the party. I have said that if the high command gives me the responsibility, I will take it up. I have not said I won't," said the former state Congress president.
"They (high command) too are aware that I have worked for the party, served it for eight years (as KPCC President) and brought it to power (in 2013). Also I have served as the Deputy Chief Minister. They know everything, there is nothing for us to say afresh. So I feel there is no need for me to ask for the post or lobby for it, and I'm quiet. That doesn't mean i'm incapable, I'm capable and if given an opportunity will do the job," he added.
The party has the responsibility to deliver to the people, with the huge mandate in hand, he said.