‘Nothing wrong in people wanting me to be CM’: DK Shivakumar acknowledges CM aspirations, says well-wishers want him to lead karnataka

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar acknowledged the support for his CM aspirations, stating it’s natural for well-wishers to desire his advancement, while reaffirming his commitment to party discipline and avoiding public discussion on the matter. BJP’s BY Vijayendra speculated Siddaramaiah’s imminent resignation, linking Surjewala’s visit to succession planning, a claim Siddaramaiah refuted, clarifying his role in the OBC advisory council.