Bengaluru/IBNS, July 11 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he is continuing at the helm of the state with the backing of the high command amid the power struggle with his deputy DK Shivakumar in the southern state.

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala flew to Bengaluru last week to resolve the dispute between the two top leaders, who have been in the struggle for the top post.

On being asked if Congress leaders like Randeep Surjewala had questioned his leadership, Siddaramaiah denied any such discussion.

"As far as leadership is concerned, Surjewala has not asked any question," he said, acknowledging some MLAs support Shivakumar, but "not many."

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar fought each other to grab the Chief Minister's post af...