Congress MLA: Shivakumar to Replace Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM On Jan 6

• Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain claimed Deputy CM D K Shivakumar is likely to replace Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM on January 6.
• The MLA stated there's a "99 per cent chance" of Shivakumar taking the top post early next year, mentioning January 6 or 9.
• BJP MP V Somanna supported Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara as a future CM, adding to the political debate.
• CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar are expected to meet Sonia Gandhi in Delhi amid growing leadership tensions.
• Speculation about a leadership change and a possible CM tenure-split agreement has increased since the government completed half its term.

Why It Matters: Congress leadership dispute signals potential instability in Karnataka.