Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar Hopes Leader Won't 'Let Him Down' Amid CM Tussle
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News18•22-01-2026, 14:23
Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar Hopes Leader Won't 'Let Him Down' Amid CM Tussle
- •Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar expressed hope that his leader will not 'let him down' regarding the Chief Minister's post.
- •Shivakumar, currently at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that the decision is for the leadership and not for media discussion.
- •He dismissed rumors of lacking MLA support, asserting that both he and Siddaramaiah have 140 MLAs and work as a team.
- •After the 2025 Karnataka Assembly Elections, a tough competition for CM arose between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
- •Reports suggest a 'rotational Chief Minister formula' was agreed upon, promising Shivakumar the CM post after two-and-a-half years, though unconfirmed by Congress high command.
Why It Matters: DK Shivakumar remains optimistic about becoming Karnataka CM, trusting party leadership amid ongoing power-sharing discussions.
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