Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar Hopes Leader Won't 'Let Him Down' Amid CM Tussle

• Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar expressed hope that his leader will not 'let him down' regarding the Chief Minister's post.
• Shivakumar, currently at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that the decision is for the leadership and not for media discussion.
• He dismissed rumors of lacking MLA support, asserting that both he and Siddaramaiah have 140 MLAs and work as a team.
• After the 2025 Karnataka Assembly Elections, a tough competition for CM arose between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
• Reports suggest a 'rotational Chief Minister formula' was agreed upon, promising Shivakumar the CM post after two-and-a-half years, though unconfirmed by Congress high command.

Why It Matters: DK Shivakumar remains optimistic about becoming Karnataka CM, trusting party leadership amid ongoing power-sharing discussions.