‘DK Shivakumar To Be Next Karnataka CM?’ Siddaramaiah’s Big Statement On Power Tussle After Breakfast Meet 2.0

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hosted Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for breakfast on Tuesday morning. Shivakumar hosted the chief minister with steaming plates of traditional Nati chicken and Idlis to discuss the ongoing political speculation in the state. Following the meeting, Shivakumar added, "Hosted the Hon'ble CM for breakfast at my residence today as we reaffirm our commitment to good governance and the continued development of our state under the Congress vision." 

This meeting follows a high-level interaction between the two leaders on the morning of November 29 at Siddaramaiah's Cauvery residence where idli, upma, and kesari, and probably coffee too was on the menu.

Meanwhile, after meeting for breakfast today to discuss their tug-of-war over the chief minister's job, the two leaders addressed a joint news briefing where Siddaramaiah was asked when will Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar become the chief minister. The CM stated that the decision will come up "When the High Command says." 

The chief minister added that a meeting with the high command is also on the cards. He said, “Me and DK Shivakumar are united. We will run the government together in the future as well. All our MLAs are united, and unitedly we will face the opposition. We are in the same party, we follow the same ideology, and we work together. In the future, too, both of us will work together and bring the party back to power.”

Downplaying the speculated leadership conflict, Siddaramaiah said that they were always united. "This unity is not something new today; we have always been united. Whatever decision Rahul Gandhi makes, we will act accordingly; that is what I have said."

Siddaramaiah highlighted that the two leaders discussed party-related matters and also spoke about the Assembly session which will begin on Monday. The CM also raised the MSP issue, affirming the government's support for maize and sugarcane farmers.

The meeting comes in backdrop of growing speculation about a change in the Chief Ministerial face of Karnataka, fueled by the "power-sharing agreement" of 2023 between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, which has been cited frequently in political circles. Kunigal MLA Ranganath and Shivakumar's brother and former MP DK Suresh were also present there for the breakfast meeting.

Commenting on the political buzz, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stood by his stance and said reaffirmed cohesion and unity within the Congress party, saying that both leaders have decided to follow whatever decision the party high command takes and resolve any "confusion".

Siddaramaiah To Meet KC Venugopal 

Amid the power tussle involving Congress' top two state leaders- DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah - CM is all set to meet AICC General Secretary Venugopal in Mangalore at an event. Reportedly, the leaders might discuss about the power sharing agreement in person. Venugopal has already held discussions with Sonia Gandhi in Delhi regarding the power change in the party.

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