Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Denies Claims About Chief Minister Ambitions

Oct 11, 2025 07:27 pm CST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has strongly refuted media reports claiming he expressed readiness to become Chief Minister. Following a public interaction at Lalbagh where a citizen expressed this wish, Shivakumar clarified he never made such statements and threatened defamation action against outlets misrepresenting his words, emphasizing his focus remains on public service rather than political advancement.