Siddaramaiah Rejects Leadership Change Rumors, Affirms No CM Vacancy in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly dismissed speculation about a potential change in leadership within the state. He stated unequivocally that there are no internal discussions regarding replacing him and asserted that the Chief Minister's post is not vacant. Siddaramaiah echoed the Deputy CM's earlier statement on the matter and denied any '50-50 formula' for sharing the CM position. He emphasized that the party would adhere to the high command's decisions and that he currently holds the Chief Minister's position. This comes amid rumors of political shifts in Karnataka, and his statements aim to quell the speculation and project stability.