New Delhi/Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday dismissed rumours of his resignation as the Congress Karnataka unit chief, saying he is a "disciplined soldier" of the party.

His comments came amidst speculation about a possible leadership change and a Cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka, following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Saturday.

Shivakumar emphasised that the decision on the reshuffle is solely Siddaramaiah's prerogative and it will be done after discussions with the party's high command.

He mentioned he was in Delhi to invite Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to the foundation-laying ceremony for 100 new Congress offices in Karnataka.

"There is a foundation-laying ceremony and several

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