Shivakumar Dismisses Cabinet Reshuffle Talk, Set To Meet Gandhis Amid Leadership Buzz

New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday dismissed speculation about leadership change in the Congress-led government in the state, saying there are currently no plans to alter the cabinet composition. "No cabinet reshuffle is on the cards. Myself and the chief minister are meeting central ministers to discuss various state issues," Shivakumar told reporters.

When asked about the buzz that he will take over as chief minister after completion of two-and-half-years of the Congress government in the state, Shivakumar termed it media speculation and clarified there is no such plan.

The Karnataka Congress has been under scrutiny over reports of a rotational chief minister arrangement between Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following the party's victory in the 2023 Assembly elections.