Emphasising that he never sought positions for himself, Ramalinga Reddy said he had not lobbied for a berth in the Cabinet and had never requested anyone to make him a minister.
According to a statement shared by Shivakumar's office, Sonia Gandhi also expressed full confidence in his ability to lead Karnataka successfully.
According to reports, the party leadership has given its nod to the initial ministerial lineup that will form the first phase of the new Cabinet. A total of 14 ministers are expected to take oath alongside DK Shivakumar.
The Congress leadership is expected to unveil the first set of ministers alongside DK Shivakumar's swearing-in, with a broader cabinet expansion likely after June 18.
As Congress prepares a new government in Karnataka, DK Shivakumar credits years of dedication and party trust for his elevation while cabinet talks continue in Delhi.
The Governor approved DK's claim and invited him to form the government.
Community groups stepped up lobbying for representation in Karnataka's next Congress government as senior leaders gathered in Bengaluru for crucial consultations.
As Karnataka prepares for a leadership transition, D.K. Shivakumar credited Siddaramaiah's decades of public service and said his guidance would continue to shape the state's future.
Top Congress leaders held a fresh round of consultations in Delhi as the party worked on cabinet formation, legislative appointments and the transition to a new Karnataka government.
Siddaramaiah said that he conveyed to the high command that he is not interested in national politics.
