Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Shivakumar Trusts Leadership Amid Karnataka CM Tussle
DK Shivakumar, who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, is in a competition with Siddaramaiah for the top job.
He is at a big meeting in Switzerland and talked to NDTV about it.
He said he trusts his leaders to make the right decision and believes in hard work.
He also mentioned that many business leaders are interested in investing in Bengaluru because it's a nice place to live.
He thinks India has a lot of opportunities and is a country to watch.
He also spoke about US President Donald Trump, saying he admires his leadership skills.
DK Shivakumar is competing with Siddaramaiah for the Karnataka Chief Minister post.
He expressed confidence in his leaders to make the right decision.
Shivakumar mentioned that both he and Siddaramaiah have the support of 140 MLAs each.
He discussed the interest of business leaders in investing in Bengaluru due to its favorable environment.
Shivakumar acknowledged Donald Trump's leadership capabilities during his Davos visit.
- Who
- DK Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and Congress leader
- What
- Interview about the tussle for the Chief Minister post in Karnataka
- When
- During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To discuss the political situation in Karnataka and his views on leadership
- Person Involved
- DK Shivakumar
- Event
- World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
- Total MLAs
- 140
- Current Position
- Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
- Leader Mentioned
- Siddaramaiah
- Organization
- Congress Party
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Interviewer
- Rahul Kanwal (NDTV's CEO and Editor-in-Chief)