Overview
- Siddaramaiah snapped at a reporter and dismissed unconfirmed reports that D.K. Shivakumar could take over as chief minister in November.
- Media speculation has cited Nov. 21 or 26 as possible oath dates for Shivakumar, but the Congress has not confirmed any power-transfer plan.
- Shivakumar, speaking on Nov. 1, credited Congress unity with the party’s election gains and deflected questions about a leadership change.
- The Hindu reports both camps are planning Delhi outreach this month, with Shivakumar likely to meet national leaders around Nov. 10 and Siddaramaiah expected after mid-November.
- Several ministers publicly backed Siddaramaiah to continue, as talks over cabinet reshuffle and organisational changes add to internal maneuvering.