Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Karnataka Minister: Shivakumar to become CM after Siddaramaiah in 2028
A minister in Karnataka, India, named Zameer Ahmed Khan, said that the current Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, will finish his full five-year term.
He also mentioned that the Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, wants to be Chief Minister too.
The minister believes Shivakumar will get his chance after Siddaramaiah's term ends in 2028.
There have been rumors about Shivakumar taking over sooner, around November, but the minister says these are just rumors and not true.
He thinks other political parties are spreading these rumors.
He also said that everyone in the party follows the decisions made by the party leaders.
He added that the Chief Minister's position is not empty right now.
Karnataka Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan stated that CM Siddaramaiah will complete his full term until 2028.
He acknowledged Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar's desire to become Chief Minister and suggested he would succeed Siddaramaiah.
The minister dismissed rumors of a leadership change in November as "speculation" and a creation of the BJP.
Khan mentioned that Shivakumar's supporters have slogans about him becoming the next CM, which he deems natural.
He emphasized that all decisions would be made by the Congress high command, but expressed his personal wish for Shivakumar to become CM after 2028.
- Who
- Karnataka Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, CM Siddaramaiah
- What
- Rejection of speculation regarding a mid-term chief ministerial change and assertion that D.K. Shivakumar will become Chief Minister after Siddaramaiah's full term.
- When
- Sunday (date not specified), with reference to a potential 'November revolution' and the year 2028.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To address rumors and speculation about a power-sharing agreement and potential change in leadership for the Chief Minister position.
- Minister's Name
- B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan
- Current Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Deputy Chief Minister
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Minister's Stated Timeline
- Shivakumar to become CM after Siddaramaiah's five-year term ends in 2028
- Speculation about November CM change
- Minister rejects, attributes it to BJP