Cong high command has to decide on RS seat, says Kharge

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Press Trust of India Bengaluru
Last Updated : Jan 08 2020 | 12:01 PM IST

Amid speculation that he will be considered for Rajya Sabha from Karnataka, veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said it will depend on what the Congress high command decides and he was a disciplined soldier of the party.

"..is it in my hands? It is in Congress party high command's hand. It will depend on what high command decides," Kharge said in response to a question.

Speaking to reporters here, he said "I have never asked for anything. I have been working as the disciplined soldier of the party."

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First Published: Jan 08 2020 | 12:01 PM IST

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