Shivakumar Shuts Down ‘November Revolution’ Talk, Asserts Congress Solidarity in Karnataka

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar slammed the brakes on swirling "November Revolution" leadership change rumors during a fiery media huddle near Kanteerava Stadium Saturday, declaring the Congress government rock-solid, fully united, and operating like a well-oiled machine under his seamless partnership with CM Siddaramaiah. "Only statements from the CM and me hold any weight—everything else is background noise," he barked, warning media and party insiders to stop chasing shadows and phantom leaders that exist only in gossip mills.

Shivakumar took visible pride in their unbreakable coordination, crediting it for clinching 136 Assembly seats in the last polls—now swelled to 140 through strategic gains—and keeping the administration laser-focused on real governance and rapid development rather than petty internal drama. He dismissed opposition-fueled speculation as utterly valueless chatter designed to distract from Congress's iron grip on power and its relentless delivery on public promises.

Turning to Bengaluru's hotly contested Tunnel Road project, which the BJP has been fiercely opposing, Shivakumar extended a surprising olive branch: he pledged to form an all-party committee chaired by Leader of Opposition R Ashoka himself to finalize entry and exit points near Lalbagh. "No need for street protests—Ashoka is a seven- or eight-time winner from Bengaluru; he shares responsibility," Shivakumar said, inviting former minister C N Ashwath Narayan or any BJP nominee to join. Having personally inspected the site late Friday night, he assured alternative alignments are under review to ease traffic chaos without triggering public anxiety.

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When pressed on who would hoist the flag at upcoming Rajyotsava celebrations—a perennial ego battle—Shivakumar deflected with a sly grin: "What just happened at the stadium today?" He swiftly pivoted to broader unity on linguistic identity, addressing police selfies and protection given to Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) activists in Belagavi. "We'll transform them—they're Kannadigas too, even elected to our Assembly," he vowed, pushing inclusive outreach over confrontation.

With leadership rumors buried six feet under and bipartisan bridges unexpectedly built, Shivakumar's commanding performance signals Congress isn't merely holding Karnataka—it's charging forward with unity, vision, and zero tolerance for distractions.

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