MLA: Shivakumar to Replace Siddaramaiah as CM After Session; DKS Downplays

• Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain claimed Deputy CM DK Shivakumar would replace Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister after the winter session.
• Hussain cited Shivakumar's contributions and struggle for the party as reasons for the potential change.
• DK Shivakumar dismissed the need for public shows of strength, stating all MLAs are united.
• CM Siddaramaiah denied reports of being summoned to Delhi by the party high command over leadership issues.
• The claims add to ongoing speculation about a leadership tussle within the Karnataka Congress.

Why It Matters: Karnataka Congress leadership dispute signals internal party instability.