What has to happen will happen, says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Shivakumar's comment comes amid speculations that the Congress high command may take a decision on the chief ministership in Karnataka after the election results on May 4.

Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday refused to openly comment about his chief ministerial ambitions, but reiterated his position that "whatever has to happen will happen".

Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar noted that both he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have explained that they will abide by the high command's decision.

Shivakumar's comment comes amid speculations that the Congress high command may take a decision on the chief ministership in Karnataka after the election results of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Pondicherry are announced on May 4.

"We have no problem. There is no politics either. Whatever has been decided will come into effect," he said.