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**Summary:**
A Congress MLA in Karnataka, H.A. Iqbal Hussain, publicly stated that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar may become Chief Minister within the next two to three months, fueling speculation about a leadership change later this year. Hussain’s comments follow hints from another minister about “revolutionary political developments” after September. This speculation is tied to unconfirmed reports of a power-sharing agreement between current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar following the 2023 Assembly elections. While other party members have downplayed the possibility of a CM change, Hussain insists that the party high command is aware of the situation and will make the appropriate decision, dismissing claims of multiple power centers within the Congress party.
**News Article:**
**Karnataka Congress MLA Predicts Shivakumar to Become Chief Minister Within Months**
**Bengaluru, June 29, 2025** – Renewed speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka’s ruling Congress party has erupted after Congress MLA H.A. Iqbal Hussain claimed that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is likely to assume the Chief Minister’s role within the next two to three months.
Hussain, considered an ally of Shivakumar, made the comments to reporters in Ramanagara, stating, “His [Shivakumar’s] strategy and programmes are history now… The high command is aware of the situation and will take an appropriate decision at the right time to give him an opportunity.”
His statements follow recent remarks by Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna hinting at “revolutionary political developments” in the state after September, fueling rumors of a potential power shift.
The speculation stems from reports, never officially confirmed, of a power-sharing agreement reached after the Congress party’s victory in the 2023 Assembly elections. Under this rumored agreement, Siddaramaiah would serve as Chief Minister for the first two-and-a-half years, followed by Shivakumar.
While Siddaramaiah’s son, MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has dismissed the talk of a CM change as mere speculation, Hussain emphasized the authority of the Congress high command in making such decisions.
“We were all together in Delhi then. Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge made the decision [on government formation]. Everyone knows that. They will take the next decision too – we’ll have to wait and watch,” Hussain stated.
He also downplayed suggestions of internal power struggles, asserting that “There is only one power centre – the party high command.”
The Congress party won the 2023 Assembly elections after stiff competition between Mr. Siddaramaiah and Mr. Shivakumar for the CM’s post. With this speculation and political moves, all eyes are on Congress high command for upcoming changes.
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