In the midst of renewed speculation about a possible leadership change in Karnataka, former Congress MP D.K. Suresh, the brother of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, has said that his brother will become Chief Minister only if it is destined. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Suresh emphasized that the final decision rests with the Congress high command, adding that he has no knowledge of any so-called “November revolution” within the party. “For me, November means Kannada Rajyotsava, not politics,” he remarked, dismissing rumours of an imminent reshuffle or a power-sharing transition between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

The Congress government in Karnataka will soon reach the halfway mark of its five-year term, reigniting talk of an alleged 2.5-year rotational CM deal between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar. However, Suresh made it clear that neither he nor his brother are lobbying for power. “I have a desire to see my brother as CM, but if it’s not written in his fate, it won’t happen. Whatever the party decides, we will accept,” he said. He further praised his brother’s leadership as the state Congress president and deputy CM, noting that Shivakumar has maintained party discipline and worked diligently to uphold Congress’s image in the state.

Suresh also defended Siddaramaiah’s position, saying the veteran leader continues to provide “good administration” and is well within his rights to lead the party into the 2028 Assembly elections. He pointed out that age should not be a barrier in politics, citing examples of senior leaders who remain active well into their nineties. Addressing the ongoing discussion about a Dalit CM demand, Suresh said there was “nothing wrong” in community conventions as long as they strengthen the Congress organization. While political circles remain abuzz with talk of a leadership change, Suresh’s remarks suggest that both camps — Siddaramaiah’s and Shivakumar’s — are intent on projecting unity ahead of the crucial months leading to the Bihar results and the Congress’s mid-term review.