DK Shivakumar To Become the Next CM

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: A major political transition may be unfolding in Karnataka with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah likely to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot amid intense speculation over his resignation. The development comes a day after Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar held crucial talks with the Congress high command in Delhi, triggering buzz that the party may be preparing for a leadership change in the state. 

While Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala has urged the media not to speculate and clarified that no CLP meeting has been called yet, reports suggest Siddaramaiah could make way for Shivakumar after completing half of the government’s term. 

Supporters of Shivakumar have already begun celebrations in parts of Karnataka, while several ministers and MLAs from Siddaramaiah’s camp are urging him not to step down. Backward class groups have also warned the Congress against replacing the veteran leader, raising the political stakes further.

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