DK Shivakumar Hints at Stepping Down as Karnataka Congress Chief Amid Chief Minister Succession Talks

Nov 20, 2025 02:26 am CST

Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar has indicated he may resign as Karnataka Congress president after nearly six years in the role, reigniting speculation about the rumored power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This development comes amid persistent demands from Shivakumar's supporters for him to assume the Chief Minister position, potentially removing a key obstacle in his political ascension as the 'one man, one post' rule would no longer apply.