Political Dynamics in Karnataka: Shivakumar Wishing Siddaramaiah Good Luck Amid Leadership Speculation

Amid rumors of a leadership change, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar extended his best wishes to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who expressed confidence in completing his term. Siddaramaiah has equalled a historic tenure record and faces speculation about a power-sharing deal as the Congress government reaches its midterm.

Karnataka's political landscape witnessed a significant moment as Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar offered his best wishes to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amidst speculation about a potential leadership change.

Siddaramaiah, having expressed his confidence in serving a full five-year term, acknowledged that the final decision lies with the Congress high command. The chief minister recently equaled a historic milestone, matching Devaraj Urs' record for the longest-serving leader of the state.

As the government entered the halfway mark of its term, speculation intensified regarding a 'power-sharing' agreement purportedly established at the Congress administration's inception in 2023. With leaders maintaining a united front publicly, Shivakumar dismissed concerns of internal confusion, attributing them to media speculation.

(With inputs from agencies.)