High command has forged an agreement between me and CM Siddaramaiah: D K Shivakumar

When asked if there is a possibility of change of guard in the government, he clarified that no such discussion is taking place in the party and all the controversy is in the realm of media only.

Karwar: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have reached an agreement on power sharing.

Speaking to media persons after offering prayers at the Jagadeeshwari Ammanavaru Temple in Andle village of Ankola taluk in Uttara Kannada district on Friday, he said, "The CM and I have reached an agreement. The high command has forged this agreement, and both of us will go by it."

Responding to a question regarding Siddaramaiah’s statement in assembly that he would complete his five-year-term as CM and there was no agreement on change of guard, Shivakumar said, “I have never said he (Siddaramaiah) won’t be there for five years. I have also not said that high command was not in his favour. He (Siddaramaiah) is the CM of the state because the high command is with him.”

When asked if there is a possibility of change of guard in the government, he clarified that no such discussion is taking place in the party and all the controversy is in the realm of media.

“I am touring several holy places in Uattara Kannada district praying for fulfillment of my desires and good of the state. Five years ago, when I had visited Jagadishwari Amma temple seeking fulfillment of my family wish, my prayers were answered by the Goddesses. I am returning from here with content,” he said.

Shivakumar had earlier in the day visited Gokarna, Murdeshwara and other holy places and offered special poojas at these temples.