**Karnataka Congress MLA Advocates for DK Shivakumar as Next Chief Minister**
In a surprising move, Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain has stirred discussions within his party by advocating for DK Shivakumar to take over as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. Hussain expressed his confidence, stating, “He will definitely become Chief Minister, 200%. I swear on God Mahadevappa,” while predicting that the Congress party would secure over 140 seats in the upcoming elections under Shivakumar’s leadership.
However, not all party members share Hussain’s enthusiasm. Congress MLC Nagaraj Yadav raised concerns about the timing and legitimacy of Hussain’s remarks, emphasizing that Siddaramaiah is the current Chief Minister and that the party’s high command will ultimately decide the leadership. Yadav acknowledged Shivakumar’s contributions but also highlighted Siddaramaiah’s significant role, questioning whether Hussain or he himself held the authority to make such declarations.
Yadav further asserted that only the party leadership has the power to determine the next Chief Minister, expressing hope that Congress would reclaim power in 2028 to counter “communal forces.”
The discourse around leadership changes comes amid visible signs of discord within the Congress party. A leaked audio recording revealed senior MLA BR Patil accusing the Housing Department of neglecting elected representatives’ recommendations and favoring those who paid bribes for housing allocations under the Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation. In light of these allegations, Karnataka Congress MLC Belur Gopalkrishna has called for the resignation of Housing Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan.
Additionally, Kagwad MLA Raju Kage has publicly criticized his own government, threatening to resign due to delays in project implementation despite a Rs 25 crore grant sanctioned by the Chief Minister two years ago. “Why does it take two years just to begin the work?” he questioned during a public meeting in Ainapur, Belagavi.
As the Congress party navigates these internal challenges, the future leadership dynamics remain uncertain, with implications for the party’s performance in the next elections.
**FAQ**
**Q: Who is being proposed as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka by Iqbal Hussain?**
A: Iqbal Hussain has proposed DK Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka, expressing strong confidence in his leadership.