Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Says No ‘November Revolution’; Predicts 2028 ‘Revolution’ With Congress Return To Power

Bengaluru/New Delhi, Nov 6: Dismissing speculation about "November revolution", Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said, there will be a revolution only in 2028 with the Congress returning to power in the state.

‘Disciplined Soldier’ of the Party

Asserting that he is a "disciplined soldier" of the party, Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress President, said he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will abide by the party's decision.

Speculation Over Leadership Change

There has been speculation about the chief minister change in the state when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term this month, which is being referred to by some as the "November revolution".

No Talks on Reshuffle or Leadership Change

"I'm not meeting anyone (from the high command). There have been no discussions with me regarding Cabinet reshuffle. It is the prerogative of the CM. Let him do it. I have no programme to meet any leaders. I will have to meet them on matters concerning party organisations, vote chori campaign," Shivakumar, who is in New Delhi to meet legal experts in connection with the state's river water projects, said.

Shivakumar Reiterates Loyalty

Speaking to reporters, he said, "Reports about the Cabinet reshuffle and leadership are by you (media). Have I said anything about leadership change? or has the CM said anything? Nothing. We have said that we will abide by the party direction. If the party says the CM has to be there for five years, he will be for five years. If he has to be for ten years, he will be for ten years. If 15 years, he will be for 15 years. We will discharge the duty given to us (by the party)."

‘No Revolution Until 2028’

Stating that he is a disciplined soldier of the Congress party, he asserted that he will never cross the party line. Responding to a question regarding the November revolution, the Deputy CM said, "There will be no revolution in November or December or January or February. There will be a revolution only in 2028 with Congress returning to power."

Rejects Media Reports on ‘Revolution’ Dates

Rejecting reports speculating about the dates later this month for the November revolution, he said, "Someone has written it just like that...there won't be any revolution."

Asked about ministerial aspirants waiting for the Cabinet reshuffle, Shivakumar said the high command in Delhi will decide and do it whenever they feel it has to be done.

Talk of CM Change Persists

There have been talks within the state's political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the chief minister change later this year.

Siddaramaiah to Complete Full Term

Siddaramaiah had recently said he would continue in office for the full five-year term, subject to the Congress high command's decision.

Background: CM-Post Competition in 2023

There was stiff competition between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the chief minister's post after the declaration of Assembly election results in May 2023, and the Congress had managed to convince the latter and made him the Deputy CM.

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Rotational Formula Speculation

There were some reports at the time that a compromise had been reached based on a "rotational chief minister formula," according to which Shivakumar will become CM after two-and-half years, but they have not been officially confirmed by the party.

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