Bengaluru, July 12 -- Says, 'We have a temple in Delhi,' hinting at high command's major role in decisions

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has refused to be drawn into a war of words over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's recent statement about completing a full five-year term.

Speaking to reporters at Kempegowda International Airport on his return from Delhi last evening, Shivakumar firmly stated that there was no need for him to respond to every remark made by the Chief Minister.

"The Chief Minister has already answered your questions. Why should I? Why are you more anxious about me than I am?" he asked, taking a jibe at the media.

When asked about Siddaramaiah's earlier assertion of leading the Government through the 2028 polls, ...