Introduction
A fresh political spark lit up Karnataka again. This time, it’s about the Chief Minister post. Congress MLA Prakash Rathod dropped a bold line — “DK Shivakumar will be CM soon.” No hesitation. No doubt. He even said he's “200% sure.” The statement hit like a small shockwave inside the party corridors.
Main Details
Rathod’s claim didn’t feel random. It came right after rising chatter about leadership change in Karnataka Congress. He spoke openly, almost casually, like someone sharing a secret he couldn’t hold anymore. He hinted that things were moving. Quietly. Steadily. According to him, the Congress high command already knows what’s coming. And DK Shivakumar — the man known for discipline and political muscle — is waiting, patient but ready.
Rathod said the party is strong under CM Siddaramaiah, but transitions happen. And when they do, they happen fast in their party. The confidence in his voice felt almost too real, like he knew something the rest didn’t.
Background
The Congress in Karnataka has always balanced its power between two giants — Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. One is the face of governance. The other, the strategist and organiser. Their “two-power” model worked so far, but whispers about CM rotation have been constant since the 2023 victory.
Shivakumar has eyed the CM post for long. And many MLAs see him as the next in line. So Rathod’s words didn’t drop from nowhere. They were built on months of rumours, camps, and silent negotiations.
Latest Updates
After Rathod’s statement, the Congress leadership hasn’t given any direct reaction yet. But the political air feels... heavier. Supporters of both leaders are watching, trying to read signals from Delhi. Party insiders say no major shake-up is “immediate,” but the door isn’t closed either.
Shivakumar himself stayed calm, speaking carefully whenever asked. No excitement. No denial. Just the classic DKS style — wait and watch.
Conclusion
The MLA’s “200% sure” line added fuel to an already warm political equation. Will Shivakumar really become CM soon? Maybe. Maybe not. But one thing is clear — Karnataka politics just got a new twist. And the next move could come quietly, or suddenly. That’s how power works sometimes.
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