Siddaramaiah Firm on Full Term as Karnataka CM, Eyes on DK Shivakumar

• Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah declared he will complete his full five-year term, dismissing any 2.5-year agreement.
• Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reportedly expected a leadership change midway based on an unstated 2023 agreement.
• Siddaramaiah stated he never agreed to a 2.5-year term and expressed confidence in the Congress High Command's support.
• The CM made these remarks during an Assembly discussion on North Karnataka development.
• He affirmed belief in High Command's backing but would respect their final decision.

Why It Matters: Siddaramaiah asserts he will serve a full 5-year term as Karnataka CM, defying 2.5-year pact rumors.