India, July 13 -- Amid ongoing speculation about a possible mid-term change in leadership in Karnataka, former Lok Sabha MP DK Suresh on Saturday put the rumours to rest, stating that his brother and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is neither in a hurry nor under pressure to assume the Chief Minister's role.

"DK Shivakumar is neither rushing to become CM nor facing any kind of pressure," Suresh told reporters, in response to recent discussions in political circles and media reports.

His comments come just days after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah firmly stated that he would serve the full five-year term, pushing back against rumours of a leadership switch. Suresh reiterated that there is complete clarity within the party about the curr...