Fresh speculation has emerged within the Karnataka Congress amid continuing talk of a leadership tussle at the top. A Congress MLA has now openly claimed that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will take over as chief minister after the ongoing winter session of the legislature in Belagavi. The remarks have added fuel to an already sensitive political debate within the ruling party.

What the MLA said?

Ramanagara Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain on Friday made a blunt claim while speaking to reporters at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha. He said that Shivakumar would replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah once the current session concludes.

“Shivakumar will become the CM after this session," Hussain said. He added that Shivakumar had a strong claim to the post because of his long struggle, organisatio

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