Karnataka CM dispute
Power Struggle in Karnataka: Shivakumar Invokes Sonia Gandhi's Sacrifice Amid Leadership Crisis
Nov 28, 2025 09:41 pm CST
The ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has intensified, with Shivakumar strategically referencing Sonia Gandhi's historical sacrifice of power. This leadership crisis stems from an alleged 2.5-year power-sharing agreement that Siddaramaiah appears reluctant to honor, while the BJP prepares to exploit the Congress party's internal divisions with a planned no-confidence motion.
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.