New Delhi, July 11 -- Amid intense speculation about his removal, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced on Thursday that there is "no vacancy" for the CM's post. To buttress his claim, he added that Karnataka deputy CM DK Sivakumar- a claimant for the top post- also believes this.

"As far as party is concerned, there is no question of changing the leadership. The question doesn't arise at all. I am elected for the full term," Siddaramaiah said.

That is what DK Shivakumar said, and I am also saying it... there is no vacancy (for CM). I am pretty much here before you. I am the Chief Minister of Karnataka," Siddaramaiah told the media.

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