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UPDATED: Feb 10, 2026 17:01 IST
Amidst ongoing speculation regarding a power-sharing agreement and his potential elevation to the Chief Minister's post, Shivakumar stated he has the support of all 136 Congress MLAs. This follows claims by his loyalists, including Iqbal Hussain, who suggested that 80 to 90 MLAs want to see him as the next Chief Minister. The statement, reportedly made on the floor of the House and reiterated in Delhi, comes two and a half years after the Congress victory in the state. The internal power struggle appeared to have shifted into top gear as questions persist about promises made by the Congress high command during the government's formation.
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