Mysuru, 4 July

Deputy Chief minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said “prayers never go unanswered”, as he visited Chamundi Hills and offered prayers at Sri Chamundeshwari temple.

He visited the temple with his wife Usha, daughter Ishwaraya on account of the auspicious Ashada Friday celebrations held atop the hills and had darshan of Goddess Chamundeshwari.

Asked if he has given up his dream to become the CM, he said, "Efforts may fail, but not prayers. I have prayed to the Goddess and wished for whatever I want."

“As a sincere party worker. I am following directions of my party high command leader Mallikarjuna Kharge. I urge others to take the party forward,” he added.

There has been speculation for some time now about a possible change in the chief minister later this year, citing a power-sharing agreement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

Shivakumar has earlier said he had “no option” but to stand by SIddaramaiah, who asserted that he would complete his full five-year tenure.