India, July 10 -- Even as Siddaramaiah dismissed speculations of leadership change in the state, several Karnataka ministers on Thursday huddled with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in the national capital.

The development comes even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar are camped in New Delhi.

Earlier in the day, Siddaramaiah affirmed that there was "no vacancy" for the CM post in Karnataka, reiterating that he is the chief minister of the state.

While speaking to reporters in the national capital, he claimed that he will complete his five-year tenure as chief minister, brushing aside any talks of him paving the way for his deputy to take over the chair later this year.

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