Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hinted at a power-sharing arrangement with his deputy DK Shivakumar, indicating a possible leadership change. This comes as Siddaramaiah nears the completion of his 30-month tenure. Supporters of Shivakumar and Satish Jarkiholi have been conducting rituals for their respective candidates to become the next CM.
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