D K Shivakumar
Delhi Police Issues Notice to D K Shivakumar in National Herald Investigation: Financial Details Sought
Dec 06, 2025 02:44 am CST
The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has issued a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar seeking financial details related to the National Herald case involving Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. The notice requests information about bank transfers to Young Indian, with a December 19 deadline for compliance. Sources claim Shivakumar is being politically targeted for his Congress loyalty.
Karnataka Power Struggle: Shivakumar Loyalists Meet Congress Leadership Amid Chief Minister Rotation Speculation
Nov 21, 2025 07:22 am CST
Tensions rise in Karnataka's Congress government as loyalists of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar head to New Delhi to meet party leadership, just as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah completes two-and-a-half years in office. This move reignites speculation about a possible "rotational chief minister formula" that was reportedly discussed when the government was formed in 2023.
D K Suresh Expresses Desire to See Brother Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister Amid Succession Speculations
Oct 29, 2025 08:09 pm CST
Former Congress MP D K Suresh openly shared his aspiration for his brother and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to become Karnataka's Chief Minister, while addressing speculations about a potential leadership change in November. Amidst rumors of a pre-arranged power-sharing agreement between current CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, Suresh maintained that party decisions would be respected, emphasizing the Congress's responsibility to fulfill its five-year mandate to serve the people of Karnataka.
Karnataka Home Minister Confirms No Time Limit Set for Siddaramaiah's Chief Ministerial Tenure
Oct 28, 2025 09:32 pm CST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has clarified that no timeframe was established for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's tenure when he was elected as Congress Legislature Party leader in 2023. Amid speculation about a potential leadership change as the government approaches its halfway mark, Parameshwara urged the Congress high command to resolve the confusion while affirming that all party members would abide by whatever decision the leadership makes regarding the Chief Minister's position.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Clarifies Son's Statement on Political Succession Was Misinterpreted
Oct 25, 2025 02:47 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has addressed the controversy surrounding his son Yathindra's comments about leadership succession, stating that the remarks were taken out of context. The statement, which mentioned Minister Satish Jarkiholi as a progressive leader while referencing the end of Siddaramaiah's political career, sparked speculation about succession plans amid existing rumors of a rotational chief minister arrangement with Deputy CM D K Shivakumar.
Karnataka Home Minister Confirms Siddaramaiah Will Complete Full 5-Year Term as Chief Minister
Oct 02, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has firmly stated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will serve his full five-year term despite ongoing speculation about a power-sharing arrangement with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Rumors of a leadership change in November have been dismissed as the minister assured that political stability would continue in Karnataka.