After days of uncertainty, Congress has come to a decision on who would be the Karnataka’s next chief minister. On a rotational basis, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar will hold the position for two-and-a-half years each. The first half of the tenure goes to Siddaramaiah, during which Shivakumar will be the second-in-command.
The tallest Vokkaliga leader and a trusted lieutenant of the Gandhi family, Shivakumar is considered a ‘troubleshooter’ for Congress. Along with deputy chief minister post, reports suggest that he has also been offered six other portfolios. However, there has been no decision on the offer yet, sources familiar with the development said.