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**Karnataka BJP Leader Ashok Dismisses Leadership Change Rumors, Predicts Turmoil in Congress**

**MYSURU, June 28, 2025** – R. Ashok, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, has firmly denied any impending changes within the state BJP leadership. Speaking to reporters today, Ashok stated that the party High Command has not discussed replacing the State BJP president or the Leader of the Opposition.

Ashok, who recently submitted a routine report to party leaders in Delhi, asserted that state party president elections are not imminent, emphasizing there is “plenty of time for that process.” He anticipates the process will not occur until after other state elections.

However, Ashok predicted significant shifts within the ruling Congress party, forecasting a new Chief Minister by Dasara (September-October). He alleges an “agreement” requires current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to vacate his position, sparking a “fight” among Congress members for the post. Ashok claims some in the Congress party acknowledge the expected changes, while others believe a drastic overhaul is coming. Responding to Siddaramaiah’s denials, Ashok suggested the Chief Minister is merely trying “to save his chair.”

Ashok also addressed the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, urging the Congress party to apologize for its imposition. He questioned whether the Congress supports or opposes the event. He characterized the Emergency as the “second freedom struggle,” highlighting the suffering of patriots jailed during that period.

Finally, Ashok challenged Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s claims of an “undeclared emergency” under the current BJP government. He asked Kharge whether the government had prevented him from contesting elections or stopped his son from becoming a Minister.

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