If it’s in his destiny, D.K. Shivakumar will become Chief Minister: D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: BEML president and former Bengaluru Rural MP D.K. Suresh on Wednesday said that his brother and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will become Chief Minister only if destiny permits.
Speaking to reporters at his residence in Sadashivanagar, Suresh remarked, “If it’s written on his forehead, he will become Chief Minister, otherwise not. There’s no need to worry about it.” He added that Shivakumar is working as per the directions of the party, upholding the dignity and unity of the Congress.
“I do wish to see my brother as Chief Minister, but such matters are decided by fate and the party. As party president and deputy CM, he is ensuring that the organization remains strong and respected,” Suresh said.
Responding to questions about the November 15 speculation on leadership changes, Suresh dismissed them, saying, “When I hear November, I think of Kannada Rajyotsava. Let us celebrate that festival together. For other matters, ask the Chief Minister, the party president, or AICC leaders.”
On former minister K.N. Rajanna’s remarks that Congress offices would need to be locked if Shivakumar became CM, Suresh said, “Senior leaders like Rajanna share their opinions with party elders. Such discussions are internal.”
Suresh made it clear that the Congress would contest the 2028 Assembly elections under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s leadership. “Even at his age, he is energetic and active. There is no problem in him leading the next election,” he said.
Asked about the alleged two-and-a-half-year power-sharing arrangement, he responded, “People have given us a five-year mandate. We must work together to honor that trust. The government and the party are functioning with that goal.”
On whether leadership confusion was affecting governance, he replied, “I have experience as a Member of Parliament, not as an administrator. Running a government is a different responsibility.”
Suresh also commented on the RSS route marches, saying the government had not imposed any ban but raised questions about armed processions. “Marching with sticks may have been acceptable earlier, but today, if other groups did the same, what would happen? RSS members have shifted from wearing shorts to pants — that shows change. They should continue to adapt,” he said.
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NEET student hangs self in Rajasthan's Sikar
Jaipur (PTI): A student preparing for the NEET examination allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in a rented room in Rajasthan's Sikar on Friday, police said.
According to the police, the student allegedly hanged himself from a ceiling fan using his sister's scarf while one sister was attending coaching classes and the other was in the bathroom.
He had appeared in the NEET UG exam 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak, they said.
Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar said that the deceased, identified as Pradeep Meghwal, was a resident of Kanika ki Dhani village in Jhunjhunu's Gudha Gaudji area.
He had been living in a rented room in Sikar's Jaldhari Nagar area with his two sisters while preparing for NEET over the last three years.
His elder sister later found him hanging and informed the landlord and police after bringing him down, officials said.
The SHO said the body was kept at SK Hospital mortuary, and a postmortem had not been conducted.
The student's father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that Pradeep's NEET examination had gone well and the family was expecting him to score around 650 marks.
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot expressed grief over the incident and linked it to anxiety among students after reports of irregularities and paper leaks in NEET 2026.
Pilot said repeated paper leak incidents and cancellation of examinations were affecting students' mental health and demanded a time-bound investigation and strict action against those responsible.
