I bear no ill will against Siddaramaiah or anyone else: Shivakumar - The HinduPublished - November 11, 2026 10:04 pm IST - MYSURUChief Minister D.K. Shivakumar releasing a book in Mysuru on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: M.A. SriramChief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said he bore no ill will towards former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or anyone else and was committed to leaving behind a lasting legacy through his work.“I do not want to cause harm to anybody, and this will remain my commitment,” he said. He was speaking at the release of Chalisuva Bande, a book on him authored by researcher Ramya, at the Senate Bhavan on Manasagangothri campus.Mr. Shivakumar said he had witnessed several political developments in Karnataka and he had been part of many of them, including the tenures of former Chief Ministers S. Bangarappa, S.M. Krishna, and H.D. Kumaraswamy.Describing politics as a challenging journey, he said navigating its uncertainties and reaching one’s destination required considerable perseverance. Recalling his experience of working with Mr. Kumaraswamy in a coalition government despite political differences, he said he never intended to cause difficulties for him or undermine his government.Published - November 11, 2026 10:04 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }