The New Indian Express ·
Apex Bank polls on Sept 10; DK Shivakumar-KN Rajanna face-off likely
BENGALURU: The election to the posts of president and vice-president of the Karnataka State Co-Operative Apex Bank Limited is set to take place on September 10, potentially witnessing yet another political showdown between Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and former minister and cooperative leader KN Rajanna, a member of the Siddaramaiah camp.
The election assumes significance as the previous attempt to elect the Apex Bank president had triggered a political tussle between Shivakumar, who was then DCM, and Rajanna. Shivakumar had reportedly backed his brother-in-law and MLC S Ravi’s candidature, while Rajanna— who held the position in the past— was seen as a strong contender. With Rajanna’s prospects of becoming president appearing strong at the time, the election had acquired considerable political significance.
Shivakumar had subsequently managed to get the election postponed through the intervention of the Congress high command. The developments had also coincided with an intense internal debate within the Congress over the Chief Minister’s post.
