D. K. Shivakumar

“See, when I am in Delhi, I am here with you. You in the media have now become the high command (media), you discuss everything, follow everything and judge everything,”

“Bengaluru has excellent weather, culture, and world-class human resources. I invite all of you to come to Bengaluru.”

“Who said this? I have 140, I am the president of the party (in Karnataka). There is nothing to be decided on numbers; all of us work as a team. Siddaramaiah has 140, I have 140. Both of us sat and discussed. We have left it to the leadership, and we will go by the leadership,”

“Assam is going to change and the guarantee is that the Congress will rule the state. There will be no polarisation. There will be a clear message. We are united. Young blood is here. Unity message is clear.”

“We are politicians, and it's our job to engage in politics. We have requested meetings with various people (high command leaders) as required and will continue to do so. Why are you (the media) making it such a big deal? I am here for the government work, party's work and political work.”

“I can't disclose all these things. It is not an issue to be discussed in public. It is between me, the party high command, and my chief minister.”