{"id":26668,"date":"2025-12-20T05:07:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T05:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/20\/high-command-forged-our-understanding-dk-shivakumar-responds-to-siddaramaiahs-no-power-sharing-comment-politics-news\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T05:07:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T05:07:39","slug":"high-command-forged-our-understanding-dk-shivakumar-responds-to-siddaramaiahs-no-power-sharing-comment-politics-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/20\/high-command-forged-our-understanding-dk-shivakumar-responds-to-siddaramaiahs-no-power-sharing-comment-politics-news\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018High Command Forged Our Understanding\u2019: DK Shivakumar Responds to Siddaramaiah\u2019s \u2018No Power-Sharing\u2019 Comment | Politics News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9782002\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">December 20, 2025, 09:58 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9782002\" class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-416131579 asubttl-schema\">The deputy CM said he had never suggested the high command was not in Siddaramaiah\u2019s favour, acknowledging that Siddaramaiah enjoys the full backing of the central leadership<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgprpl\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-416131579\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-416131579 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shivakumar clarified that an agreement was forged by the party's top leadership and that both he and the chief minister are committed to following it. (News18)\" title=\"Shivakumar clarified that an agreement was forged by the party's top leadership and that both he and the chief minister are committed to following it. (News18)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-416131579\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Shivakumar clarified that an agreement was forged by the party&#8217;s top leadership and that both he and the chief minister are committed to following it. (News18)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Karnataka\u2019s deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has formally addressed recent comments made by chief minister Siddaramaiah regarding leadership in the state, asserting that a clear understanding exists between the two leaders through the Congress high command.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Speaking to reporters in Gokarna on Friday, Shivakumar clarified that an agreement was forged by the party\u2019s top leadership and that both he and the chief minister are committed to following it. He emphasised that the high command was responsible for bringing them to this understanding and noted that they have discussed the matter multiple times and acted accordingly.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">Responding to the chief minister\u2019s statement that there was no specific power-sharing deal for a two-and-a-half-year term, Shivakumar maintained a supportive but firm stance on the party\u2019s internal arrangements. He stated that he never suggested the high command was not in Siddaramaiah\u2019s favour, acknowledging that Siddaramaiah holds the office of chief minister because he enjoys the full backing of the central leadership. Shivakumar further clarified his position by noting that he has never claimed the chief minister would not serve for five years, but reiterated that the path forward would be dictated by the \u201cunderstanding&#8221; and the directions provided by the party leadership.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Addressing the ongoing speculation regarding a potential change of guard, the deputy chief minister dismissed reports of any current internal discussions on the matter. He remarked that while the media continues to debate the issue of leadership change, there is no such discussion happening within the party, and they will continue to move forward based on the established agreement. When asked directly if the chief minister would change in the future, he redirected the query by stating that the party\u2019s directions would ultimately govern all such decisions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Shivakumar\u2019s visit to the region also included a spiritual stop at the Goddess Jagadishwari temple in Andle, where he performed special prayers. He shared that he had visited the temple five years ago to seek blessings for his family and had taken an oath to return once his wishes were fulfilled. Reflecting on his visit, he mentioned praying to Lord Ganesh to overcome obstacles and offering prayers to Lord Mahabaleshwara and Gangadhareshwara for both personal reasons and the welfare of the state.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">He concluded by expressing his happiness with the visit, noting that he was returning with a sense of fulfilment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-416131579 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>December 20, 2025, 09:58 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-416131579 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/politics\/\">politics<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> \u2018High Command Forged Our Understanding\u2019: DK Shivakumar Responds to Siddaramaiah\u2019s \u2018No Power-Sharing\u2019 Comment<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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