D K Shivakumar denied any discord with Siddaramaiah and said he wished no one ill. The remarks underline his emphasis on patience, conscience and inclusive governance amid political scrutiny.Shivakumar denies differences with Siddaramaiah, wishes no ill to anyone.

Mysuru,Nov 12, 2026 11:57 ISTKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has said he wishes no ill on anyone, including his predecessor Siddaramaiah, amid speculation about differences between the two leaders, news agency Press Trust of India reported.Shivakumar said he wanted to use his tenure to make a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives. His remarks came after he dismissed speculation on Monday about differences with Siddaramaiah, saying there was no discord between them.Speaking at the release of researcher Ramya’s book, Chalisuva Bande (The Moving Rock), in Mysuru on Wednesday, Shivakumar said he had worked with Siddaramaiah and had no intention of harming him or anyone else.“I will do work that will remain in people’s hearts during my tenure.

I will not wish ill of anyone. I have worked with Siddaramaiah.

I am not a person who wishes ill of him or anybody else. I will not wish ill of anyone in the future either.

This is my commitment,” he said, according to a statement from his office cited by PTI. Reflecting on his political journey, Shivakumar said politics was difficult and required patience, perseverance and the ability to withstand criticism. “Swimming in politics is not easy.

Reaching the shore after swimming is even more difficult. Some people are waiting to see whether I will be allowed to govern for one, two, three or six months and what I will do.

The opposition is unable to digest my growth. Some cannot even utter my name,” he said.“But I am not someone who will bow to such criticism.

I am only being patient,” he added. Expressing faith in himself and the people of Karnataka, Shivakumar said he did not intend to deceive or trouble anyone. “I have no intention of cheating anyone, causing trouble or wishing ill of anybody.

My desire is that no one should face unnecessary hardship during my tenure. If people need any help, I am ready to provide it.

I will work towards taking everyone along,” he said.Shivakumar also recalled his association with former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy. He said that despite their political differences, he had never sought to undermine Kumaraswamy during the Congress-JD(S) coalition government.“We had considerable political differences with Kumaraswamy.

However, when our party decided to join hands with him, I never wanted to trouble or deceive him during the period we were in government. I tried to strengthen his hands.

Whether he accepts us or not is not important. What matters is whether our conscience accepts our actions.

Nothing is greater than one’s conscience,” Shivakumar said, according to PTI.Recalling his education, Shivakumar said earning a degree through the University of Mysore’s distance education programme at about the age of 48 had brought him more happiness than becoming a Cabinet minister or chief minister.“Even when I became a Cabinet minister in S M Krishna’s government, a minister twice in Siddaramaiah’s Cabinet, or now the Chief Minister, I did not experience the happiness I felt when I received my degree at around 48 through the University of Mysore’s distance education programme. That was a historic day in my life,” he said.He also recalled receiving an election ticket while he was in the final year of his graduation and continuing his political journey despite losing his first election.

Shivakumar said his focus remained on helping people, taking everyone along and leaving a positive mark during his tenure.- Ends