BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, a key contender for the Chief Minister's post, on Saturday said that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are "together" and will abide by the directions of the party high command.
"We are together. Whatever the party tells us, we will carry out. We are loyal soldiers of the party, " he said at a joint press conference with Siddaramaiah at the CM’s residence, Cauvery.
"I was denied a cabinet post in 2013. The high command asked me to wait, and I did not utter a word. I worked for the party. I will act according to the instructions of the high command. We will empower MLAs and party workers to bring the party back to power in 2028, " Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress chief, said.
"I fully agree with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s statements regarding our unity and our commitment to following the high command’s directions. Today, I am happy. The CM and I had a breakfast meeting. The CM will also visit my residence for dinner in the next two days. We have worked together and remained united. The party and workers across the state have supported us, " he added.