Overview
- G. Parameshwara distanced himself from slogans raised by supporters in Tumakuru projecting him as the next chief minister and said party leadership will decide at the appropriate time.
- He rejected talk of lobbying and clarified that he has not traveled to Delhi to seek the position.
- Parameshwara noted that well‑wishers may voice preferences, including calls for a Dalit chief minister, while urging them to avoid creating confusion.
- On governance, he said missing‑children cases are being treated seriously and instructed authorities to trace foreigners overstaying visas, with verification drives underway in Bengaluru.
- He reiterated plans to fill 2.5 lakh government vacancies in phases, said clearance is in place to notify 15,000 Home Department posts, and flagged internal reservation as a cause of delays that may go before the Cabinet.