Minister seeks report on the deaths of tigers in the last five-and-a-half years in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday (July 2, 2025) asserted that he will be in office for a full five-year term. “Yes, I will be. Why do you have the doubt?” the veteran leader said in response to a question by reporters whether he will be the CM for five years.

There has been speculation within political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the Chief Minister change later this year, citing power-sharing agreement involving Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

However, Mr. Shivakumar on July 1, said there is no discussion on leadership change and stressed on strengthening the hands of CM Siddaramaiah and the party’s government in the state.