Bengaluru, Nov. 25 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday stayed tight-lipped on speculation surrounding the Chief Minister's post, saying the matter is confidential among senior party leaders.
Shivakumar emphasized the importance of party unity.
"The party's existence is paramount. Our Chief Minister is a senior leader and a valuable asset who has completed seven and a half years in office. He has also committed to presenting the next budget, which is a positive sign for all of us," he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister, considered a contender for the Chief Minister's post as the government completes two and a half years in office, travelled to Bengaluru International Airport in the same car as Congress President Mal...