Rivalry with Siddaramaiah, succession drama: DK Shivakumar's biography to hit the stands in mid-July
A biography of D K Shivakumar, a prominent Congress leader in Karnataka, will be published in mid-July. The book, titled "Congress's Crisis Manager, Karnataka's Kingmaker," by senior journalist Rasheed Kidwai, details Shivakumar's rise to power and his rivalry with outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Kidwai highlights Shivakumar's reputation as a crisis manager, citing examples from his work in the Rajya Sabha election and Maharashtra. The book also explores Shivakumar's personal life and political journey, including his college days and close ties to the Gandhi family.
2 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
D.K. Shivakumar will become the Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3rd, addressing party grievances and aiming for a successful transition ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
— The Hindu
D.K. Shivakumar is poised to become the new chief minister of Karnataka following Siddaramaiah's resignation.
3 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's home village, Dodda Alahalli, witnessed a mix of excitement and pride as he took his oath in Bengaluru.
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