Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Karnataka Deputy CM Accepts Shivakumar Despite Chief Ministerial Ambitions
G. Parameshwara said he wanted to become Karnataka’s chief minister.
He said Siddaramaiah suggested his name to the Congress leadership.
The party instead chose D.K. Shivakumar as chief minister.
Parameshwara said he accepts that decision.
He promised to work with Shivakumar.
He said the government must complete its promises and programmes.
Siddaramaiah recently said he helped Parameshwara become the only deputy chief minister.
Those comments have started new discussions inside the Congress party.
G. Parameshwara acknowledged that he had wanted to become Karnataka chief minister.
He said Siddaramaiah proposed his name to the Congress high command.
Parameshwara accepted the decision to appoint D.K. Shivakumar as chief minister.
He pledged to cooperate with Shivakumar and strengthen the Congress government.
Siddaramaiah’s remarks about securing Parameshwara’s deputy chief minister post have fueled political discussion.
- Who
- G. Parameshwara, Siddaramaiah, and D.K. Shivakumar are the main figures involved.
- What
- Parameshwara acknowledged his chief ministerial ambition but accepted Shivakumar’s appointment and pledged cooperation.
- When
- Parameshwara made the remarks on Thursday; Siddaramaiah’s comments were made at a seminar on Tuesday and circulated in a video on Wednesday.
- Where
- The report is datelined Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- Parameshwara said he would cooperate to implement Congress programmes and promises and fulfill the government’s mandate.
Cooperation and Party Unity
Renewed Political Assertion
Meaning of the Recent Remarks
Cooperation and Party Unity
Parameshwara emphasized that he accepts the leadership’s decision and will work with Shivakumar.
Renewed Political Assertion
Some political observers interpreted Siddaramaiah’s comments about securing Parameshwara’s post as a sign of renewed political assertion after leaving the chief minister’s office.
Chief Ministerial Claim
Cooperation and Party Unity
Parameshwara said his desire to become chief minister would not create problems and that all leaders must accept the high command’s decision.
Renewed Political Assertion
His admission confirms that he was among those considered for the chief minister’s position, while Siddaramaiah had reportedly backed his candidature.
- Chief minister
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Deputy chief minister
- G. Parameshwara is Karnataka’s sole deputy chief minister, according to the report.
- Parameshwara’s position
- He wanted to become chief minister but accepted the high command’s decision.
- Siddaramaiah’s role
- Parameshwara said Siddaramaiah proposed his name for chief minister to the party leadership.
- Earlier proposal
- Siddaramaiah referred to an earlier proposal for four to five deputy chief minister posts.
- Parameshwara’s pledge
- He said he would work with Shivakumar and strengthen the chief minister and Congress party.