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Karnataka Political History Repeats: Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Tensions Echo Kumaraswamy-Yediyurappa Power Struggle
Nov 30, 2025 02:12 am CST
Karnataka faces political déjà vu as tensions between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar mirror the 2007 power-sharing collapse between HD Kumaraswamy and BS Yediyurappa. Both situations feature rotational leadership agreements, caste dynamics, and delayed intervention from national party leadership, raising concerns about potential government instability.
Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar Clash Over Rotational Chief Minister Promise
Nov 27, 2025 10:24 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape is witnessing growing tensions as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar exchange pointed remarks over an alleged rotational leadership agreement. With the government reaching its 2.5-year mark, Shivakumar's "word power is world power" comment has triggered a public dispute about promises made during government formation in 2023, forcing Congress high command to potentially intervene.
Karnataka CM Tussle: DK Shivakumar's Cryptic "Promise" Remark Amid Leadership Dispute with Siddaramaiah
Nov 27, 2025 12:18 pm CST
In Karnataka's ongoing political drama, DK Shivakumar has made cryptic statements about "keeping promises" amid his leadership tussle with CM Siddaramaiah. With supporters claiming a rotational chief ministership agreement and December 1 emerging as a potential deadline for leadership change, Congress high command works to resolve the impasse while both contenders publicly defer to party leadership for the final decision.
BJP Mocks Karnataka Congress with AI 'Musical Chair' Video Amid Chief Minister Succession Battle
Nov 05, 2025 02:00 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape heats up as BJP shares an AI-generated 'musical chair' video mocking the power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. The video portrays four Congress leaders competing for the top position amid growing speculation about leadership change after two-and-a-half years of Congress rule in Karnataka.