Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Shivakumar Dismisses Karnataka Leadership Change Speculation
DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, talked to the media in New Delhi.
He said there are no plans to change the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
He also said he is happy with his current job and that any decisions about leadership are up to the Congress party.
He didn't talk about other topics like air pollution or a possible cabinet reshuffle.
He said his visit to Delhi was for work, not politics.
Shivakumar also mentioned that he loves being a party worker and that he has been one since 1980.
He said he is grateful to the people of the state for their support and that the government is delivering on its promises.
DK Shivakumar dismissed speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka.
He asserted that he is content to continue as Deputy Chief Minister and loves being a party worker.
Shivakumar stated that any decision on leadership rests with the Congress party.
He declined to comment on issues outside his brief, such as air pollution.
Shivakumar advised reporters to speak to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah about a possible cabinet reshuffle.
- Who
- DK Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
- What
- Dismissed speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka
- When
- Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Karnataka Bhawan, New Delhi
- Why
- To clarify his position and address media speculation
- Person
- DK Shivakumar
- Role
- Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
- Event
- Media Address
- Location
- Karnataka Bhawan, New Delhi
- Date
- Wednesday (unspecified)
- Party
- Indian National Congress (INC)
- Leader
- AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi
Sources
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