Overview
- Housing Minister B. Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan rejected talk of a "November revolution" and said Siddaramaiah should continue as chief minister through 2028, with D. K. Shivakumar succeeding afterward.
- Siddaramaiah bristled at questions about a handover and challenged reporters to cite sources, as some outlets speculated on oath‑taking dates such as November 21 or 26.
- Shivakumar downplayed the chatter by stressing that only statements from him and the chief minister matter and credited their unity for the Congress’s Assembly strength.
- Party sources told The Hindu that Mallikarjun Kharge will steer negotiations, with Shivakumar expected in Delhi around November 10 and Siddaramaiah around November 15 after a November 7 meeting of the CM’s allies.
- Congress insiders say the leadership uncertainty is shaping cabinet‑reshuffle calculations and factional maneuvering, with a decision anticipated during November.