Currently, Shivakumar from the Vokkaliga community is the only DCM in Karnataka's Siddaramaiah-led cabinet.
DK Shivakumar. (X)
Expressing displeasure against ministers demanding three more deputy chief minister posts in Karnataka, state Congress President DK Shivakumar on Tuesday, 25 June, said the party would respond to them appropriately. He is the only DCM at present. Some ministers are pitching for DCM posts for leaders from Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST and minority communities.