Bengaluru, November 28, 2025 — Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that he has invited his deputy, DK Shivakumar, for a breakfast meeting on Saturday, following directions from the Congress high command to hold discussions on the state’s leadership.

The meeting comes amid growing speculation over a possible power-sharing arrangement between the two senior leaders. Under this alleged agreement, Shivakumar could assume the chief minister’s post for the second half of the government’s five-year term. While Shivakumar is expected to travel to Delhi to meet the party high command, both he and his brother DK Suresh have remained tight-lipped on the matter.

Siddaramaiah emphasized his commitment to the party leadership, stating, “I have said that I will follow what the high command says. I am saying the same now, and I will say the same tomorrow as well.” He added that Shivakumar has similarly committed to adhering to the high command’s directions.

“The high command had called DK Shivakumar. They had called me as well. They told both of us to meet and talk. So I invited him for breakfast. When he comes there, we both will discuss everything,” the chief minister said.

The meeting is expected to clarify the ongoing speculations as Karnataka completes two-and-a-half years under Siddaramaiah’s leadership, with political observers closely watching for signals on the state’s power dynamics.