Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Shivakumar Hints at Stepping Down as KPCC President, Vows to Stay in Leadership
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister and Congress party leader, DK Shivakumar, said he might have to leave his post as the state Congress president.
However, he promised to stay in the party's leadership and work hard to help them win the next election.
This comes as people are talking about a possible change in the chief minister's position.
Shivakumar has been in the post for over 5.5 years and was asked to continue by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
Senior party leaders have raised questions about the KPCC leadership.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hinted at stepping down as KPCC President
He has been in the post for over 5.5 years and was asked to continue by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi
Shivakumar assured party workers he will remain in the frontline leadership of the party
His remarks come amid speculations about a change in the chief ministerial post
Senior party leaders have raised questions about the KPCC leadership
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
- What
- Hinted at stepping down as KPCC President
- When
- November 19, 2023
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To give others an opportunity and set an example as party president
Shivakumar's Supporters
Siddaramaiah's Supporters
Leadership
Shivakumar's Supporters
Shivakumar should continue as KPCC President
Siddaramaiah's Supporters
Siddaramaiah's supporters should have a chance at the post
- Current Tenure
- Over 5.5 years as state Congress president
- Previous Stance
- Intended to resign as party president upon becoming deputy chief minister
- Speculation
- About a change in the chief ministerial post
- Senior Leaders' Stance
- AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi asked him to continue as KPCC President
Sources
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'No November Revolution': Siddaramaiah Dismisses CM Change Buzz, Calls It 'Media Creation'
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