Siddaramaiah forgets those who helped him, says V Srinivasprasad

Mysuru: Senior Congress leader V. Srinivasprasad who is upset over being dropped from the Cabinet, said he would henceforth stay away from the party leadership, government and even organizational activities. He would remain neutral for now and would shortly decide his next move.

“Siddaramaiah entered politics by chance, he has the habit of forgetting those who helped him.  He doesn’t seem to be concerned about the party, but is keen on completing his tenure, realising that a Dalit will be given an opportunity to become the next CM,” he said.

“I had not expected this. Though I and  CM are from the same place (Mysuru) and from neighbouring constituencies, he did not give me even a clue on dropping me which is what has hurt me,” he said.

  “Siddaramaiah did not have money or people’s support when he got into politics. He even contested GP elections against Shivabasappa. It was I who brought Siddaramaiah to Ahinda convention. I feel it was a mistake to bring him into the party. At one point when Siddaramaiah decided not to contest elections, it was I who made him contest. Are there no supporters of mine in Siddaramaiah’s constituency? I would also like to ask Mr Kharge if it was right for him to induct his son by omitting a Dalit Minister? In fact I did not support the demand for a Dalit CM for Siddaramaiah’s sake,” he said.