Siddaramaiah stresses he’ll remain CM for full term, Shivakumar mum on issue

BENGALURU: With Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserting that he will continue as CM for the full term, there is intense speculation about the dynamics within the Congress party. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s reaction to this statement has been notably muted, leading to curiosity about his next move.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sent shockwaves through the Congress party with his recent statement that he will continue as CM for the next two-and-a-half years. The statement has been interpreted as a message to potential challengers within the party, signaling that Siddaramaiah is determined to complete his term as CM.

The statement has also dented rumours about a potential ‘November revolution’ within the party, with some speculating that Siddaramaiah’s comments were a response to these rumours. On his part, Shivakumar has chosen to remain silent on the matter, sparking rumours about his strategy.

Shivakumar’s silence is being seen as a tactical move to avoid escalating tensions within the party or to wait for the right moment to respond. The relationship between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar is crucial to the party’s internal dynamics, and any perceived rift or tension could have implications for the party’s future.

The Congress party has been plagued by internal power struggles and rumors of potential changes in leadership. Siddaramaiah’s statement has been seen as a way to quell these rumours and assert his authority within the party.

Despite Siddaramaiah’s statement, speculation about potential changes in leadership continues to swirl within the party. The next few months will be crucial in determining the party’s direction and whether Siddaramaiah’s statement will hold true.

The power dynamics within the Congress party are complex, and Siddaramaiah’s statement may have added to the speculation about potential changes in leadership. The coming weeks will be critical in determining how the party navigates these internal dynamics and whether DK Shivakumar will eventually respond to Siddaramaiah’s statement.