"I'm a loyal soldier of Congress, will continue to remain KPCC president": DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 16 : Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday reiterated his loyalty to the Congress and dismissed speculation over his resignation as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President.
Speaking to reporters, DK Shivakumar said, "I have worked to build the party day in and day out, and I will continue to do so. My mental, physical and political health is good. I have to ensure that the foundation stone is laid for 100 Congress party offices in Karnataka. I am going to meet AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge. I have penned the book on Gandhi Bharat, and I have to fix the release date. We have to celebrate the foundation day of Congress."
"Who will do all this? I have to do it. Why should I resign from the KPCC Presidency? There is no need for it," DK Shivakumar responded when asked about rumours of his resigning from the KPCC Presidency.
DK Shivakumar continued, "I will march forward as a loyal soldier of the party as long as the party wants me to continue as the KPCC President. I will continue to work for the party and bring it back to power."
Asked if he would discuss rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle when he meets Mallikarjun Kharge, he said, "That is left to the CM. He will discuss it with the High Command. I am meeting him only to finalise the dates for laying the foundation for the new Congress offices. I would like Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to lay the foundation stone. I am asking for a date before December 1 as the Parliament session starts."
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that he met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, but their discussion was limited to the Bihar elections, with no mention of a Cabinet reshuffle.