'Nobody Needs To Fear': DK Shivakumar Ends Power Change Buzz In Karnataka

Last Updated:July 01, 2025, 16:15 IST

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar put an end to the speculation by saying there will be no change in leadership and he does not want anyone to support him

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar (Image: PTI/File)

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Monday ended speculation over a leadership change in the state, hinting at a climbdown with a strong statement that “nobody needs to fear" him.

There had been talks of a power-sharing agreement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for some time but had subsided following clear instructions from the Congress high command.

This fresh round was triggered after Congress MLA HA Iqbal Hussain claimed that Shivakumar, popularly known as DKS, may get an opportunity to become chief minister in two to three months. Cooperation minister KN Rajanna also hinted at “revolutionary" political developments in the state after September.

But, DKS put an end to the power change buzz by saying there will be no change in leadership and he does not want anyone to support him.

“Nobody needs to fear. We are undertaking an organisational revamp at the block and zilla levels across the country," Shivakumar said. “We are listening to the statements made by various MLAs. There is a need to bring discipline into the party. Discipline is important."

Referring to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s announcement of an organisational revamp across India, Shivakumar said all district presidents have been called and consulted about their needs, responsibilities, infrastructure requirements, and on how to give a fresh look to the organisation.

“…Every leader will be spoken to, and local teams will be sent across the state. There is no talk of any leadership change. There is nothing else. For me, 2028 is important," he said.

He further said he will issue a notice to Hussain, adding that, whether HC Balakrishna or BR Patil, nobody should go before the media.

“It’s our government’s duty to stand by the common man…there is no leadership change, I don’t want anyone to support me," he added.

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