Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Venugopal Dismisses Karnataka CM Change Speculation
The Congress party is saying they'll handle the leadership in Karnataka.
K C Venugopal, a high-ranking party official, said they will make their own decisions and that people shouldn't worry.
This comes after rumors that the current Chief Minister might be replaced.
Some leaders have talked about D.K. Shivakumar possibly becoming the next Chief Minister.
The party had a power-sharing agreement after elections in 2023, but the details haven't been officially confirmed.
K C Venugopal dismissed speculation about a CM change in Karnataka.
Venugopal stated the Congress party will decide on leadership.
Speculation surrounds a potential leadership change later in the year.
Rumors suggest D.K. Shivakumar may become the next CM.
A 'rotational chief minister formula' was discussed after the 2023 elections.
- Who
- K C Venugopal
- What
- Dismissed speculation about Karnataka CM change
- When
- Friday (Implied, Recent)
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To address ongoing speculation about a leadership change.
Party Leadership
Leaders Supporting Shivakumar
Leadership Succession
Party Leadership
The Party will decide leadership.
Leaders Supporting Shivakumar
Public statements suggesting D.K. Shivakumar will become CM.
- Key Figure
- K C Venugopal
- Party
- Indian National Congress
- Position
- AICC General Secretary
- Main Subject
- Chief Minister change speculation
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
Sources
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