Dharwad, July 12 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday dismissed speculation about a change in the state's leadership, stating that there has been no discussion on the matter within the party and that only the Congress high command can take such a decision.

Kharge questioned the basis of the speculation and said media reports on the issue hold no value.

Speaking to reporters, he said, "Who said that the leadership is going to be changed?... Randeep Singh Surjewala was in the state for 3-4 days, evaluating the performance of our MLAs, ministers, and the government. When there is no talk about change in leadership, it does not matter what anyone says to the media. The party high command decides such things that is what has been...