Mandya (Karnataka), Nov 22 (IANS) Amid the deepening leadership tussle in the Karnataka Congress, another party MLA on Saturday voiced support for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take over as the chief minister, urging the high command to honour any power-sharing promise made to him.

Speaking to reporters, Mandya MLA Ravi Ganiga said that an “appropriate time and situation” would arise for the transition, stressing the need to uphold the word reportedly given to the state Congress president regarding the top post, adding that it was his personal opinion.

“There is a proper time and setting for such a transition. If a commitment on power sharing has been given to the deputy chief minister, it should be honoured. Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakuma

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