Overview
- Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said speculation about a change of guard exists only in the media and not within the Congress or the Karnataka government.
- He stated he is happy to continue as Deputy Chief Minister, stressing his identity as a long-time party worker since 1980.
- Shivakumar said he was not meeting national leaders during his Delhi trip and emphasized that leadership decisions rest with the Congress high command.
- Pressed on private discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and any rotational arrangement, he declined to share details, a stance some reports said sustains succession speculation.
- Home Minister G. Parameshwara reiterated that any decision on the chief ministership will be made by the high command, as internal criticisms and routine leader meetings continue to draw media attention.