If It Is In DK Shivakumar’s Fate, He Will Become Karnataka CM: Brother DK Suresh On Top Post Fight

In a revealing press conference that has reignited speculation over the Karnataka Chief Minister’s chair, former MP DK Suresh has outlined a strategy of calculated patience for his brother, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Addressing the media, Suresh confirmed that the Congress high command has explicitly advised Shivakumar to remain steadfast, noting that during their meeting in Mysuru, Rahul Gandhi personally told the leader to “take appropriate decisions at the appropriate time”. Suresh emphasized that as a loyal party soldier, Shivakumaris focused on keeping all 140 legislators united, even as the wait for further instructions from New Delhi continues. The rhetoric turned deeply personal as Suresh discussed the weight of the state’s top job, remarking

that “the job of the CM is not an easy one, and it’s not an easy one to get”.

In a comment that blended political realismwith spiritual resignation, he asserted that “if it’s written in my brother’s fate, he will become CM.”
He argued that power is not something attained through haste, and that for the sake of the 2028 elections, which remains the party’s ultimate target, discipline must begin at the top. Suresh noted that because Shivakumar is the party president, he must embody the very patience he asks of his workers and legislators.
Suresh also drew a sharp, somewhat cynical comparison between high-stakes state politics and local governance, observing that “even a Gram Panchayat chairman would not leave his post” easily. He vividly described how local leaders often plead for extensions under various pretexts such as wanting their name on a wedding invitation as the sitting chairman just to retain the “tag” of office for a few extra days.
While he clarified he was not directly attributing this behaviour to the current Chief Minister, he noted pointedly that “it’s difficult to leave the post or honour the word given”, and that Shivakumar has seen such political manoeuvres since his youth.
As the state waits for a signal from the national leadership, Suresh expressed confidence that Rahul Gandhi would take everyone into confidence before making any significant changes. He acknowledged that while individual MLAs and the media view the transition through their own narrow perspectives, a national leader must balance the interests of all stakeholders.
However, the former MP concluded with a sobering reflection on the ephemeral nature of political life, stating, “Let us see what God has decided. Nothing is permanent; power is not permanent, and patience is also not permanent.”