India, Nov. 19 -- In a fresh twist to Karnataka's simmering leadership tussle, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted Wednesday that he may soon step down as President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, a post he has held for nearly six years.

Speaking at a party event in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said, "I cannot hold this post permanently. It has already been five-and-a-half years and in March it will be six."

Shivakumar revealed that he had initially wanted to relinquish the post after becoming Deputy Chief Minister in 2023, but continued on the insistence of Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge.

He added that before he moves on, he wants to complete his target of opening 100 Congress offices across Karnataka.

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