India, July 2 -- Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday issued a strong message for party loyalists backing DK Shivakumar for the post of chief minister. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the Karnataka CM said that he "will be the chief minister for five year."

"I will be Karnataka CM for five years; why should there be a doubt?" said Siddaramaiah.

The Congress leader's message comes as party legislators vocalise their backing for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar as the future Chief Minister of the state.

Meanwhile, DK Shivakumar has stated that there is "no disgruntlement" within the ruling party with Siddaramaiah as the leader.

Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, has said that he has not asked anyo...