'Can't Be In Karnataka Congress Permanently': DK Shivakumar Hints At Stepping Down As KPCC Chief

Last Updated:November 19, 2025, 21:37 IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted at stepping down as the Karnataka Congress chief, saying he would remain in a leadership role.

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted at stepping down as the Karnataka Congress chief, saying the opportunity to serve in the party must be given to other leaders and that he would remain in a leadership role.

“Whether I’m around or not is immaterial. There is a dream of building 100 Congress offices. They (Delhi) have asked me for a list of those MLAs who have shown interest and those who have not. I will send that list. Some have shown interest, some have not, some want only power," he said at a party event to mark former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary.

“Those who do not have an interest in building the Congress offices — Delhi will give you an answer. This is what I intend to do — at least 100 offices of the Congress I will build in my tenure. I may be there or not there, but that is not the point," he added.

When some party workers expressed concern over his uncertain tenure as state Congress chief, he said, “I cannot be here (KPCC) permanently. I am telling you all. I have completed 5.5 years, and in March, I will complete 6 years. There must be an opportunity for others to come, but don’t worry, I will be in the leadership role. I will be there on the frontline."

Shivakumar was appointed Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President in May 2020. He had first intended to resign as KPCC President upon becoming deputy chief minister in May 2023, but was asked by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi to continue for some more time.

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