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#Karnataka: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Insists He Is Very Much In Control , Says No Vacancy For CM
Siddaramaiah claimed that he would complete his five-year tenure as chief minister and brushed aside talk of him paving the way for his deputy D K Shivakumar to take over later this year.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said there was “no vacancy” for the CM’s post as he was very much in the chair, debunking talks of a possible change of leadership in the state.
According to PTI, Siddaramaiah claimed that he would complete his five-year tenure as chief minister and brushed aside talk of him paving the way for his deputy D K Shivakumar to take over later this year.
When reporters asked about any change of leadership in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah said, “Is there any vacancy for chief ministership? I am very much here before you. I am the chief minister of Karnataka. That is what D K Shivakumar has said, and I am also saying it… There is no vacancy.”
There has been speculation of Siddaramaiah stepping down amid some sections of MLAs pitching for Shivakumar for the CM’s post.