Mallikarjun Kharge
Karnataka CM Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's Battle for Leadership Intensifies
Nov 27, 2025 07:07 pm CST
The power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reached a critical point as both camps pressure Congress high command in Delhi. Siddaramaiah seeks to delay any decision until after the state budget presentation, while Shivakumar demands a clear transition plan. Party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Home Minister G Parameshwara emerge as potential compromise candidates as Congress leadership works to prevent another damaging internal conflict ahead of crucial state elections.
Karnataka Congress Leadership Crisis: Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Power Struggle Intensifies
Nov 27, 2025 04:34 pm CST
The Karnataka Congress leadership crisis has escalated as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's supporters prepare to lobby Delhi to retain him in power, while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's backers push for leadership change based on an alleged midterm agreement. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to intervene in this intensifying power struggle that threatens party unity.
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.
Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Siddaramaiah Acknowledges "Confusion" as Congress High Command Faces Pressure to Intervene
Nov 25, 2025 07:54 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has publicly acknowledged internal "confusion" within the Congress party amid an escalating leadership tussle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. As Congress legislators flock to Delhi and high-profile meetings take place, the party's high command faces mounting pressure to resolve the growing political crisis that threatens government stability in the southern state.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameswara Confirms Interest in Chief Minister Position Amid Leadership Change Speculation
Nov 23, 2025 10:44 pm CST
Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameswara has acknowledged his candidacy for the Chief Minister position if a leadership change occurs in the state. While downplaying the competition, he noted that no discussions have taken place among party leadership. As the Congress government approaches its halfway mark in November, speculation continues despite the party's denial of any power rotation agreements between current leaders.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Meets Congress President Kharge Amid Leadership Change Rumors
Nov 23, 2025 11:00 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, dismissing rumors of leadership changes despite ongoing tensions with Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. The meeting comes as several Congress MLAs reportedly lobby for leadership transition based on a purported 2023 power-sharing agreement.
Union Minister Accuses Karnataka CM and Deputy of MLA Purchase Amid Leadership Crisis
Nov 22, 2025 05:55 pm CST
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar are attempting to secure MLAs' support amid an escalating leadership battle. The accusations follow Shivakumar's prison visit to Congress MLAs, while party high command Mallikarjun Kharge intervenes to resolve the growing crisis in the state government.
Karnataka Congress Power Struggle: DK Shivakumar Loyalist Claims Assurance from Party President Kharge
Nov 21, 2025 03:26 pm CST
The ongoing power struggle within Karnataka's Congress has intensified as Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain, a staunch supporter of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, claims to have received assurance from party president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding potential leadership change. This development marks a critical point in the alleged power-sharing agreement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar as the government reaches its halfway mark, with multiple MLAs traveling to Delhi to lobby party high command for resolution.
DK Shivakumar Hints at Stepping Down as Karnataka Congress Chief Amid Chief Minister Succession Talks
Nov 20, 2025 02:26 am CST
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar has indicated he may resign as Karnataka Congress president after nearly six years in the role, reigniting speculation about the rumored power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This development comes amid persistent demands from Shivakumar's supporters for him to assume the Chief Minister position, potentially removing a key obstacle in his political ascension as the 'one man, one post' rule would no longer apply.
Indira Gandhi's Legacy: Remembering India's First Woman Prime Minister on Her 108th Birth Anniversary
Nov 19, 2025 07:35 pm CST
On the 108th birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi, India's first and only female Prime Minister, political leaders across parties paid tribute to her remarkable legacy. Known as the 'Iron Lady of India,' Gandhi served two terms and transformed the nation through economic reforms and establishing India as a nuclear power. Her granddaughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra remembered her as an ideal whose values continue to inspire generations of Indians.