Bangalore, September 9, 2025 – In a statement made on Tuesday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed hope regarding his potential future as the state’s Chief Minister. The remark came in response to questions about a possible change in leadership following the 2023 Assembly elections.
Since the elections, a faction of MLAs has been advocating for Mr. Shivakumar to succeed Siddaramaiah as the CM. However, the Congress party selected veteran leader Siddaramaiah for the position, despite these calls for change within the party.
The debate over the Chief Minister position resurfaced earlier this summer, with claims that Mr. Shivakumar would take over from Mr. Siddaramaiah. These rumors were promptly addressed by the party high command to maintain stability in the leadership.
When asked about his aspirations, Mr. Shivakumar reiterated the need for hope and unity within the party and the state. “Anyone in this world has to live on hope,” he said, leaving open the possibility of a future change in leadership.
As the election season approaches, the political landscape of Karnataka remains dynamic, with the Congress party grappling with internal factionalism and external political pressures. The state’s voters will be closely watching developments within the party as they prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming elections.
