Archive · 7 Nov 2025
No CM Change in Karnataka, Replacing Siddaramaiah Not Easy: Kumaraswamy
Imagine Karnataka has a government led by the Congress party.
Some people are whispering that the leader of the government, the Chief Minister, might change very soon, like in November.
But a leader from another political party, Mr. Kumaraswamy, says that's not going to happen.
He thinks it's too hard for the Congress party to replace the current Chief Minister, Mr. Siddaramaiah, because he knows him well.
Another important person in the government, Mr. Shivakumar, has said that any big changes will only happen much later, in 2028.
Mr. Kumaraswamy doesn't believe these future predictions either.
He also made a joke about Mr. Shivakumar wanting to be Chief Minister.
Mr. Kumaraswamy's party is busy getting organized and focusing on helping the people instead of worrying about who is the Chief Minister.
JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has dismissed rumors of an impending Chief Minister change in Karnataka.
Kumaraswamy stated that it is not easy for the Congress party to replace the current Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah.
He responded sarcastically to questions about Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar's potential to become CM.
Kumaraswamy expressed skepticism about predictions of a 'November revolution' or future leadership changes.
The JD(S) leader emphasized his party's focus on organizing and addressing public issues rather than internal Congress matters.
- Who
- JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy
- What
- Dismissed speculations of an imminent Chief Minister change in Karnataka, stating it is not easy for the Congress to replace Siddaramaiah.
- When
- Friday (when speaking); Speculation refers to dates after the 20th of this month, termed 'November revolution'.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To counter rumors of a leadership change and to express his party's focus on organizational matters and public issues.
Speculation of 'November Revolution' and CM Change
JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy's Stance
Possibility of CM Change
Speculation of 'November Revolution' and CM Change
Speculation exists that the Karnataka Chief Minister could change after the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its term, around November 20th, referred to as a 'November revolution'.
JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy's Stance
JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy states there will be no Chief Minister change, asserting it is not easy for the Congress party to replace Siddaramaiah, whose capabilities he claims to know well from his past association with him.
Future Leadership and Predictions
Speculation of 'November Revolution' and CM Change
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar has suggested that any significant political change or 'revolution' is expected only in 2028, when the Congress party anticipates returning to power.
JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy's Stance
Kumaraswamy dismisses Shivakumar's 2028 prediction, noting that many in the state have made similar long-term predictions about power in the past, and expresses skepticism about what will truly happen.
D.K. Shivakumar's Ambitions
Speculation of 'November Revolution' and CM Change
Questions arise about Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar potentially becoming Chief Minister.
JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy's Stance
Kumaraswamy mockingly suggests that Shivakumar discusses with God daily about when he will become Chief Minister, implying his ambitions are a private matter between him and the divine.
- Key Figure
- H.D. Kumaraswamy (JD(S) Leader)
- Subject of Speculation
- Potential Chief Minister change in Karnataka's Congress government.
- Kumaraswamy's Opinion
- Asserts no CM change will occur, stating it's difficult for Congress to replace Siddaramaiah.
- Reference to Siddaramaiah
- Kumaraswamy mentions knowing Siddaramaiah's capabilities due to his past association with the JD(S).
- D.K. Shivakumar Mention
- Kumaraswamy's sarcastic remarks about Shivakumar's CM ambitions.
- JD(S) Focus
- Organizing the party and addressing people's issues.
