Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Expresses Anger Over Succession Rumors
Imagine a big boss in a company (the Chief Minister) is being asked by people who report to him (reporters) if someone else (the Deputy Chief Minister) is going to take his job.
The boss gets very annoyed and says, 'Stop asking me that!
It's not true, and only the top bosses of the whole company (the high command) can decide who is in charge.'
He feels the reporters are making up stories.
He also mentioned that he would talk about changing some of the team members (Cabinet reshuffle) after a big event happening in another place (Bihar elections).
The reporters are asking a lot because they hear rumors about people not getting along in the company.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reacted with visible anger to repeated questions about Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar potentially succeeding him.
Siddaramaiah stated that leadership decisions rest with the Congress 'high command' and dismissed public statements and media speculation as baseless.
He criticized the media for continuously raising the issue of succession, suggesting they were driving the narrative.
The Chief Minister confirmed that discussions regarding a Cabinet reshuffle would take place after the Bihar elections conclude.
This incident is the second time in recent weeks that Siddaramaiah has shown irritation over questions regarding a potential leadership change.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and reporters
- What
- CM Siddaramaiah expressed anger and frustration when questioned repeatedly by reporters about speculation regarding Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar potentially replacing him as Chief Minister, stating that such decisions rest with the party's high command and that the media is driving the narrative.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Mysuru
- Why
- To address and dismiss persistent media inquiries and speculation about a leadership change in the state government, particularly in light of internal party discussions and comments made by the Bihari community.
CM Siddaramaiah
Media & Speculation
Leadership Succession
CM Siddaramaiah
The Chief Minister considers the speculation about Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar replacing him as baseless and driven by the media. He emphasizes that any decision on leadership rests solely with the Congress 'high command' (Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge) and not with public statements or media reports.
Media & Speculation
Reporters are repeatedly questioning the Chief Minister about potential leadership changes, citing statements from the Bihari community in Bengaluru and persistent rumors of infighting within the state Congress unit. This is the second instance of the CM showing irritation over such questions.
Cabinet Reshuffle
CM Siddaramaiah
The Chief Minister confirmed that discussions about a Cabinet reshuffle would occur after the conclusion of the Bihar elections.
Media & Speculation
The prospect of a Cabinet reshuffle is brought up in the context of ongoing speculation about leadership changes.
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Deputy Chief Minister
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Event Date
- Monday
- Key Issue
- Leadership succession speculation
- Decision Authority
- Congress High Command (Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge)
- Related Event
- Bihar elections (November 6 & 11)
