Siddaramaiah Denies Power-Transfer Deal With DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied any power-transfer deal with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, dismissing reports about stepping aside before the end of their five-year term. Shivakumar had earlier mentioned a power transfer agreement in a media interview. Siddaramaiah clarified there was no such agreement and stated that the party high command’s decision would be final.