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Surjewala holds one-on-one meet with state Cong MLAs

- Arun Dev

BENGALURU: All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, who oversees party affairs in Karnataka, has begun a round of one-on-one meetings with state Congress legislators on Monday, amid renewed chatter about possible changes in leadership and internal unease within the ruling party.

The interactions, held at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office in Bengaluru, are part of a broader organisational review, said the leader. This came after remarks by senior leaders suggesting political shifts after September.

Among those who met Surjewala on Monday was Aland MLA BR Patil, who recently raised allegations of irregularities in the housing department. Patil reportedly shared relevant documents with Surjewala during a 35-minute closed-door meeting.

"I have met him (Surjewala) and I have brought all matters before him. He has taken note of it as well. What action he will take is left to the high command," Patil said after the meeting. Brushing off questions about dissatisfaction, he remarked, "I am a fighter and I don't have any displeasure. I just want to fix the system."

Asked if the meeting left him content, Patil replied, "I am a politician, I am neither happy nor sad about what has happened."