New Delhi, July 2 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that he will be in office for a full five-year term, putting to rest speculation of leadership change in the Congress-ruled state.

"Yes, I will be the CM of Karnataka. Why do you have doubts?" the veteran leader said in response to reporters' questions about whether he would be the CM for five years.

There has been speculation within political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the Chief Minister's change later this year, citing a power-sharing agreement involving Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

Shivakumar responded, saying he doesn't have an option but to support CM Siddaramaiah.

"What option do ...