‘Time, muhurta will answer’: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on CM tussle ahead of much-awaited cabinet reshuffle
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has hinted at a potential shift in Karnataka's chief ministerial role, stating that time will determine his future. His supporters are increasingly calling for current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down, intensifying the political tension in the state. The Congress leadership is expected to address these issues amid discussions of a cabinet reshuffle.
- ▪Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's supporters are demanding that CM Siddaramaiah step down.
- ▪Shivakumar stated that 'time, muhurta will answer' regarding his potential ascension to the chief minister role.
- ▪The conflict within the Karnataka Congress began when Siddaramaiah took office in 2023 under a power-sharing agreement with Shivakumar.
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‘Time, muhurta will answer’: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on CM tussle ahead of much-awaited cabinet reshuffleDK Shivakumar's supporters put up flex boards across the state with calls for CM Siddaramaiah to step down as Chief MinisterUpdated on: May 21, 2026 6:09 PM ISTBy Stuti GuptaShare viaCopy link Questions regarding the future of Karnataka's chief ministerial role resurfaced recently when Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that time will decide whether he will land the coveted role or not.
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