India, July 3 -- Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday clarified his 'what option do I have' remarks amid reports of a leadership tussle in the state, reaffirming his support for chief minister Siddaramaiah, who on Wednesday put to rest doubts weather he will be the CM for the remainder term or not.

Shivakumar stated that he will follow the decisions made by the Congress leadership, keeping in mind the goal of winning the 2028 state assembly elections.

"I have to go by my party. My party is important. My leadership's decision is important. We have an aim to bring 2028 (state assembly elections), we will work for that," ANI news agency quoted him as saying.

The Congress leader's remarks came amid ongoing speculation ...