D.K. Shivakumar flexes political muscle, says he is confident of continuing as Karnataka Chief Minister beyond 2028
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in his political longevity, stating he expects to remain in office beyond the 2028 assembly elections. He also reaffirmed his commitment to Congress party ideologies, including social justice and OBC reservation policies.
Why it matters
The statement signals internal political positioning within the Karnataka Congress and highlights ongoing debates regarding state leadership and social welfare policies.
As his government completed 100 days in office, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar flexed his political muscle, expressing confidence that he would continue as Chief Minister even after 2028, when the next Assembly elections are due.
“Why are you not confident when I am?” Mr. Shivakumar shot back during an interaction with editors on the eve of his government completing 100 days, when he was asked whether he still stood by his earlier statement that he would be Chief Minister not just for two years, the remaining term of the Assembly, but for the next eight years, including the next Assembly term beginning in 2028.
“My confidence is in the people of the State, myself and my colleagues. All of us will work together,” he said.
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