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Shivakumar's statement came a day after Siddaramaiah asserted in the Assembly that he would continue in office
Shivakumar, had said that he and CM Siddaramaiah have come to an agreement with the involvement of the Congress high command, and both of them will abide by it
Speculation over whether DK Shivakumar would be appointed CM by the Congress high command persisted for a few days and was subsequently clarified by the party after the two leaders met for breakfast
The dinner meetings come a week after over 30 Congress legislators, including some Ministers, met for dinner along with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on the outskirts of Belagavi
Karnataka Congress leaders staged protests near the Gandhi statue at Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi against the Central government over the National Herald case
When asked what significance the date has, he said, "I don't know. It's just a random number. Everybody is saying this. It can either be January 6 or 9. These are the two dates."
The dinner meeting came a day after CM Siddaramaiah, along with ministers and a few legislators considered close to him, met for a dinner hosted by former Belagavi North MLA Feroz Sait
The MLC has been repeatedly claiming that the high command has made it clear that there is no leadership change in the state
He argued that the bill aims to reinforce constitutional principles, countering the BJP's allegation that it is being introduced to target political opponents
Pointing to the Centre's responsibility in deciding support prices, he said, 'Who decides MSP? It's the Centre only. It didn't enhance sugar prices for the past 10 years'
Shivakumar said that the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, which is India's 3rd busiest airport with nearly 40 million travellers a year, is in complete chaos
Accusing the media of 'creating news' that has 'no strength', Shivakumar, who is also the Congress state unit chief said, 'Every day is good news for us'
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar said there were no differences between them, attempting to end speculation over a possible leadership shift in the state
The meeting follows a high-level interaction between the two leaders on Saturday morning at Siddaramaiah's Cauvery residence
This comes days after Shivakumar visited the CM's residence for a similar breakfast meeting
On Saturday, the two leaders had a breakfast meeting after which they put up a united front, denying any difference between them
Breakfast meeting between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar helped settle speculation over leadership issues, with leaders asserting there are no differences and they will follow the high command's guidance
"There is no change in my stand and I have said I will listen to whatever the high command says. Both of us have said that we will obey whatever the party high command says," he added
Speaking to reporters, the minister said Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have agreed to travel to Delhi for a meeting when summoned by the party high command
As the Congress government hits its mid-term in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah said he will stay on if the high command decides