Belagavi: In a no-holds-barred claim, Ramanagara Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain on Friday said Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar would replace the incumbent Siddaramaiah after the ongoing Belagavi session of the legislature.

“Shivakumar will become the CM after this session,” Hussain told reporters at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha here.

“Shivakumar has a chance. He will become the CM now. For all his effort, struggle and party's organisation, we're hopeful that he'll be rewarded. We've told the high command about this,” Hussain said.

Hussain’s statement came a day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, MLC Dr Yathindra, ruled out a change in leadership. “Nobody is above the Congress’ top brass,” Hussain said.

Hussain also said that 55 Congress lawmakers met for dinner late on Thursday nig

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