India, July 4 -- Even as Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar publicly reaffirmed that Siddaramaiah will complete a full five-year term as Chief Minister, his brother and Congress leader DK Suresh maintains there is still hope that Shivakumar will lead the state one day.

According to a report by Times of India, Suresh, former MP from Bengaluru Rural, said that while the top post is not vacant, he still believes his brother could become Chief Minister in the future.

"Hope and belief are what drive our lives. Without belief, life itself becomes difficult. I still have hope," Suresh said according to the publication. "Shivakumar has toiled with great loyalty for the party. People from some regions placed their trust in him and s...