Vokkaliga Community Stands Firm: Support for D K Shivakumar

The Karnataka Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha has warned the Congress high command against denying Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar the promise of becoming Chief Minister. They express strong support for Shivakumar, highlighting his contributions to the party and his community ties.

The Karnataka Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha issued a stern warning to the Congress leadership on Thursday, stating they would vigorously contest any move to deny Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar his chance to become Chief Minister.

Shivakumar, who leads the Congress in the state and belongs to the influential Vokkaliga community, played a pivotal role in securing a significant victory for the party in the last elections, as emphasized by Sangha President L Srinivas during a press briefing.

Amidst speculation about the transfer of power from current CM Siddaramaiah, the community leader stressed a prior agreement that Shivakumar would assume the office after halfway through Siddaramaiah's term, advocating for the fulfillment of this promise.

(With inputs from agencies.)