D. K. Shivakumar paid tribute to senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah, describing his political journey as a remarkable example of perseverance, commitment and public service. Reflecting on Siddaramaiah’s rise from a small village in Mysuru district to becoming Karnataka’s longest-serving Chief Minister,
Siddaramaiah on Thursday revealed that the Congress leadership had offered to move him to the Rajya Sabha after his resignation as Chief Minister of Karnataka, but he declined the proposal as he wanted to continue in state politics.
