India, Nov. 28 -- In the midst of intensifying speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, the state's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has firmly denied holding any talks about replacing Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister, for now.

Speaking on Thursday, Shivakumar insisted that he is "not in a hurry for anything," and clarified he had not met top party leaders during his recent visit to Mumbai.

He emphasised that if any such discussions were to take place, they would happen in Bengaluru or Delhi, not in Mumbai.

Shivakumar's remarks come against the backdrop of renewed chatter within the ruling Indian National Congress about a possible change at the helm of the Karnataka government.

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