Brother D K Shivakumar can become CM if it's in his destiny: D K Suresh
Bengaluru (PTI): Former Congress MP D K Suresh on Saturday said his brother, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, could become Chief Minister "if it is in his destiny."
Speaking to reporters here, he said he has no information about a section of MLAs reportedly held meetings expressing support for Shivakumar's elevation.
Suresh downplayed speculation over leadership change and distanced himself from the ongoing discussions among legislators.
"As I said, if it is in my brother's destiny, it will happen. If it is not, then nothing can be done," Suresh said, responding to questions on whether Shivakumar would take over as chief minister.
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Some Congress MLAs, loyal to Shivakumar, on Friday night held a meeting in a hotel and reportedly discussed ways to see their leader rise to the post of the chief minister.
According to Congress sources, they also planned a visit to Delhi to impress upon the party high command to make Shivakumar the next chief minister.
When asked about such gatherings and whether legislators were pressing for a decision, Suresh said, "I have no information about that. You should ask the MLAs concerned." He added that he was not in town when the meeting took place.
"I was not in town. I have no information about it. So I do not know what decision they have taken or what statement they have given. That is their personal matter. The party should take note of it," he said.
Responding to claims that the number of MLAs backing Shivakumar had increased, Suresh said, "Nothing of that sort. I have no information about that."
On being asked whether any efforts were being made from within the government to elevate his brother, he replied, "I don't know anything about that. I am only watching what you are showing." Suresh also urged patience amid internal discussions.
"There should be patience in everything," he said, adding that "everyone has aspirations" and that there was "nothing wrong in that." He further clarified that he was not an aspirant for any position and said decisions regarding elections and leadership would be taken by the party leadership and the appropriate authorities.
The former MP also defended the state government's guarantee schemes when asked about criticism from some legislators.
"That guarantee is our promise. It is a promise made to the people of Karnataka. We must act according to that promise," he said, asserting that the commitments made to voters must be honoured for the full five-year term.
The power tussle flared up in the state since November 2025 when the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of two-and-a-half years.
There have been reports when Congress came to power, there was a power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
