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Karnataka Congress MLA Predicts Shivakumar to Take Over as Chief Minister in January

BENGALURU: Amidst ongoing speculation about a potential change in leadership in Karnataka, Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain from Ramanagara has publicly stated that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will assume the Chief Minister’s role in early January.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Hussain reiterated his belief that Shivakumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister on either January 6th or 9th. His statement comes at a time when rumors of a power struggle within the Congress government have been circulating, fueled by varying opinions on whether the current CM, Siddaramaiah, will complete his full term.

While the Congress high command has previously denied any imminent leadership change, Hussain’s declaration adds fuel to the fire and intensifies scrutiny on the stability of the Karnataka government. Whether his prediction will come to pass remains to be seen, but it undoubtedly adds another layer of complexity to the political landscape of the state.

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