DK Shivakumar: No one needs to lobby for me in Delhi; addresses CM aspirations, job plans

• Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated no one needs to go to Delhi to lobby for him, but can go for personal requests or cabinet aspirations.
• He dismissed rumors of MLAs visiting Delhi in his support and clarified that a meeting of 40+ MLAs was not a show of strength.
• Shivakumar addressed CM aspirations among MLAs, stating no one spoke to him personally, and acknowledged newcomers' desire for ministerial positions.
• He welcomed Vinay Kulkarni's bail as a victory for justice, his family, and constituents, citing harassment limits.
• The Deputy CM announced the hiring of 56,000 positions under the old reservation scheme and approved the Cauvery 6th stage for Bengaluru's water needs.