Rivalry with Siddaramaiah, succession drama: DK Shivakumar's biography to hit the stands in mid-July

Rasheed Kidwai, a senior journalist, will publish his biography of D K Shivakumar, titled "Congress's Crisis Manager, Karnataka's Kingmaker," in mid-July. The book chronicles Shivakumar's rise as a prominent politician, detailing his involvement in various crises within the party and his role as a crisis manager. The book explores Shivakumar's political journey from student leader to a figure of national interest, highlighting his connections with the Gandhi family and his contrasting roles as a strongman and strategist.