Siddaramaiah Poised to Surpass Leadership Milestone Amid Leadership Speculation

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah expresses confidence in completing his term amid leadership speculation. Deputy CM D K Shivakumar wishes him well, dismissing media-driven confusion. As Siddaramaiah matches the record of longest-serving CM Devaraj Urs, focus intensifies on rumored power-sharing deals within the Congress party.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his confidence in serving a full five-year term amid growing leadership speculation and a supposed power-sharing deal.

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has publicly wished Siddaramaiah well, dismissing concerns as media-driven confusion. He congratulated the CM on equaling the tenure of former longest-serving CM Devaraj Urs and wished him health and success.

This leadership speculation gains momentum as Siddaramaiah reaches key milestones and the government hits its mid-term point, prompting debates about a potential shift in leadership within the Congress party.

(With inputs from agencies.)