Bengaluru, May 29 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar struck an emotional and carefully calibrated political tone on Friday as the Congress leadership transition in Karnataka gathered pace, with his tribute to outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah triggering intense buzz over the state's next political chapter.
Hours after Siddaramaiah's resignation was accepted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Shivakumar posted a message praising the veteran leader as a "pillar of strength" and invoked the line, "If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together," widely seen as a signal of unity amid the transition of power.
The statement quickly gained traction across political circles and social media, as support...