Karnataka Minister Confirms Succession Plan: Shivakumar to Follow Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister After 2028

Nov 03, 2025 01:11 am CST

Karnataka Housing Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has dismissed rumors of an imminent "November revolution" in the state's leadership, confirming that while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar desires to become Chief Minister, the transition would only occur after Siddaramaiah completes his full five-year term in 2028. Khan's statement addresses ongoing speculation about power-sharing arrangements within Karnataka's Congress government.