Overview
- Former MP D K Suresh said he wants his brother and deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar to become chief minister but offered no indication of timing.
- He refused to endorse talk of a “November revolution,” reiterating that the party’s decision will be final and followed by all.
- Speculation about a midterm switch references an unconfirmed 2.5‑year rotational arrangement discussed in 2023 after the Congress formed government.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated he intends to complete the five‑year term, subject to the high command’s decision.
- D K Shivakumar urged leaders to stop debating a possible change or a Dalit CM push, even as he managed MLC candidate selection and organisational work.