New Delhi, July 2 -- In response to the"what option do I have" comment, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stresses the significance of his party's decision and support for CM Siddaramaiah ahead of the 2028 elections.

"I have to go by my party. My party is important. My leadership's decision is important. We have an aim to bring 2028 (state assembly elections), we will work for that," DK Shivakumar told ANI.

Shivakumar's statement comes after he previously responded to Siddaramaiah's clarification on serving a full term as Karnataka CM.

Earlier, Siddaramaiah stated that he will serve a full five-year term, ending speculation about a leadership change in the Congress-ruled state.

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