Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that his chair is not vacant, but still journalists are reporting that there is going to be a change of power in the state. He clarified that there is no confusion between him and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. In fact, Siddaramaiah took a dig at “speculative journalism” over media reports that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar would soon replace him.
“News based on assumptions”
At the Press Club of Bengaluru (PCB) Awards-2024, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, “There is no confusion among us but journalists are still writing that ‘CM will be changed’. My chair is not vacant, but they still say that the Chief Minister will be changed.” He said that the news has been made on the basis of assumptions, although nothing like this has happened.
What did you say at the dinner meeting?
Siddaramaiah said, “If people gather for dinner, it becomes news based on speculation that such discussions may have taken place, although we are discussing something else and not there (in the news).” On the matter mentioned.” He was referring to the dinner meetings held by ministers, which had become the talk of the town in the corridors of power.
“News should be close to the truth”
The Chief Minister told the journalists to keep the society and their conscience in mind while reporting. He said, “Journalism based on speculation is at the center these days. This is a dangerous trend. You should verify whether it is true or false. At least your news should be close to the truth.” Siddaramaiah stressed on healthy criticism, saying it helps people to improve and take corrective steps. (with language input)
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