DK Shivakumar Hints at Stepping Down as Karnataka Congress Chief Amid Power Rift

Brief By Free Press Journal / 6:41 PM on 20 Nov 2025

Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar reignited his ongoing power tussle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, suggesting he may step down as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief. Speaking at a party event in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said he “cannot hold this post forever,” noting he has served five-and-a-half years and will complete six by March, signalling possible organisational changes ahead.