Bengaluru, Oct. 29 -- Deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday dismissed speculation that he might be lobbying for the top post, saying he would follow chief minister Siddaramaiah's lead amid renewed talk of a leadership change and cabinet reshuffle in the state.

"What is left to be said after the CM's statement? We follow his word," Shivakumar told reporters, referring to Siddaramaiah's remark that he would complete his full five-year term if the Congress high command approved.

Shivakumar also clarified that his recent visit to Delhi was personal and not political, countering rumours that he had gone to meet the party leadership. "I went to pay my condolences to Congress Working Committee member Ambika Soni after the demise of h...