{"id":4683,"date":"2025-07-03T09:08:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T03:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4683"},"modified":"2025-07-03T09:08:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T03:38:27","slug":"i-will-be-cm-for-full-5-years-siddaramaiah-no-option-but-to-support-him-shivakumar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4683","title":{"rendered":"“I Will Be CM for Full 5 Years”: Siddaramaiah; “No Option But to Support Him”: Shivakumar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Siddaramaiah Asserts Full Term as Karnataka CM; Shivakumar Says “No Option” But to Support<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Leadership Speculations Temporarily Halted Amid Public Declarations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bengaluru, [Date]:<\/strong>\u00a0Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday firmly dismissed speculation about an imminent leadership change, declaring that he would complete a full five-year term. His statement comes amid persistent rumors that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar could replace him in a power-sharing arrangement.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, I will remain CM for five years. Do you have any doubt?\u201d Siddaramaiah asserted ahead of a special Cabinet meeting at Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapura district.<\/p>\n

Shivakumar, responding to questions about the leadership transition talks, struck a conciliatory tone, stating he had no choice but to support Siddaramaiah.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat option do I have? I have to stand by him, support him. I don\u2019t have any objection to it. Whatever the party high command says and desires, it will be fulfilled,\u201d Shivakumar said.<\/p>\n

Rumors Persist Despite Party Denials<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Congress leadership has repeatedly denied any plans for a mid-term leadership change. AICC general secretary Randeep Surjewala had earlier clarified that no discussions were underway regarding replacing Siddaramaiah. However, Surjewala\u2019s recent meetings with party legislators fueled fresh speculation that the party was gauging opinions on the matter.<\/p>\n

Adding to the controversy, Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain claimed\u2014despite facing a show-cause notice for his earlier remarks\u2014that Shivakumar would \u201c200 per cent\u201d become chief minister within two months.<\/p>\n

Background: The Power-Sharing Debate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Soon after the Congress formed the government in 2023, reports emerged of a purported power-sharing deal between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, suggesting each would serve as CM for two-and-a-half years. However, the party leadership dismissed these claims, asserting that the final decision rested with the high command.<\/p>\n

With Siddaramaiah\u2019s unequivocal statement and Shivakumar\u2019s public backing, the leadership tussle appears to have subsided\u2014at least for now. Yet, given the history of political maneuvering in Karnataka, observers remain cautious about whether the calm will last.<\/p>\n

What Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While Siddaramaiah\u2019s declaration seeks to project stability, Hussain\u2019s repeated assertions indicate that underlying tensions may persist. The Congress high command\u2019s stance\u2014and Shivakumar\u2019s willingness to abide by it\u2014will be crucial in determining whether the current truce holds or if fresh turmoil emerges in the months ahead.<\/p>\n

For now, Siddaramaiah\u2019s message is clear: he intends to stay in office for the full term. Whether all factions within the party accept that remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Key Quotes:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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    Siddaramaiah (CM, Karnataka):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      “Yes, I will remain CM for five years. Do you have any doubt?”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      “There is no discussion about leadership change. The Congress government is stable.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      D.K. Shivakumar (Deputy CM, Karnataka):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        “What option do I have? I have to stand by him, support him. Whatever the party high command decides, we will follow.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        “I have no objections. The party\u2019s decision is final.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        Iqbal Hussain (Ramanagara MLA):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          “Shivakumar will 200% become CM in two months. I stand by my statement.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          “The high command will take the right decision at the right time.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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          Congress Spokesperson:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            “There is no leadership change planned. The party fully supports Siddaramaiah\u2019s government.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Q&A Section:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

            Q: Is there a power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar?<\/strong>
            \nA: The Congress has denied any formal deal, but speculation persists over a possible mid-term transition.<\/em><\/p>\n

            Q: Why is Iqbal Hussain so confident about Shivakumar becoming CM?<\/strong>
            \nA: Hussain, a Shivakumar loyalist, claims insider knowledge, but the party has issued him a show-cause notice for his remarks.<\/em><\/p>\n

            Q: Will Siddaramaiah complete his full term?<\/strong>
            \nA: The CM insists he will, but political dynamics in Karnataka have historically been unpredictable.<\/em><\/p>\n

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            Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            \u2705\u00a0Siddaramaiah<\/strong>\u00a0insists he\u2019ll stay CM for 5 years.
            \n\u2705\u00a0Shivakumar<\/strong>\u00a0says he has “no option” but to support him.
            \n\u26a0\ufe0f\u00a0MLA Iqbal Hussain<\/strong>\u00a0predicts Shivakumar will take over in 2 months\u2014despite party warning.
            \n\ud83d\udd0d\u00a0Congress<\/strong> denies leadership change talks, but internal tensions remain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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