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Karnataka Political Crisis: The Deepening Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Power Struggle Transforms Into Vokkaliga vs Ahinda Battle
Nov 27, 2025 08:06 pm CST
The ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar has escalated into a broader 'Vokkaliga vs Ahinda' political confrontation. Following a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's residence, Siddaramaiah's camp is strategizing to counter the growing support for Shivakumar from the Vokkaliga community, while emphasizing his own backing from the diverse Ahinda coalition comprising minorities, backward classes, and Dalits. This internal Congress conflict stems from unfulfilled expectations of a leadership change after the halfway mark of the government's term.
Who Is Satish Jarkiholi: The Rising Political Figure Positioned As Siddaramaiah's Potential Successor in Karnataka
Oct 22, 2025 09:19 pm CST
Satish Jarkiholi, Karnataka's Public Works Department Minister and Siddaramaiah loyalist, has emerged as a potential successor following comments from the Chief Minister's son. A prominent Scheduled Caste leader from the Valmiki community and member of the influential Ahinda coalition, Jarkiholi's political trajectory gains significance amidst Karnataka's evolving leadership dynamics.