Karnataka politics
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Ready to Attend DK Shivakumar's Breakfast Meeting Amid Unity Talks
Dec 01, 2025 07:14 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirms he's willing to attend Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's breakfast invitation despite not receiving a formal call yet. The two Congress leaders continue to display unity amid speculation about party divisions, with Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao affirming their collaborative relationship and commitment to following the high command's directives.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Denies Rift with CM Siddaramaiah: "We Are Working Together"
Nov 30, 2025 03:56 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has publicly denied any differences with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, emphasizing unity within Congress despite ongoing speculation about a leadership change. The two leaders recently held a breakfast meeting to project solidarity, while opposition parties dismissed it as a facade. Both leaders have stated they will follow whatever decision the Congress high command makes regarding Karnataka's leadership.
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.
The Self-Destruction of India's Congress Party: Internal Factionalism Overshadows BJP Opposition
Nov 29, 2025 09:13 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis explores how the once-dominant Congress party in India appears to be orchestrating its own political downfall through intense internal factionalism and leadership struggles. From Karnataka to Bihar, the article examines how power struggles between prominent Congress leaders have undermined the party's electoral prospects and organizational cohesion, potentially causing greater damage than opposition from the ruling BJP. The piece questions whether Congress can overcome its identity crisis and internal divisions before fading into political irrelevance.
Karnataka's Political Power Transition: Understanding the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Arrangement and Congress High Command's Role
Nov 29, 2025 05:44 pm CST
An in-depth analysis of the ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, examining the likely transition timeline orchestrated by Congress High Command. The article reveals insider perspectives on the four-point understanding emerging between the leaders and explores how caste dynamics and party stability concerns will shape Karnataka's political future.
Karnataka Power Transition: DK Shivakumar Set to Succeed Siddaramaiah in Planned Congress Leadership Change
Nov 29, 2025 02:38 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape is evolving as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar display unity amid reports of a planned leadership transition. After a strategic breakfast meeting, both Congress leaders affirmed their commitment to working together through the 2028 elections while sources indicate a smooth handover of power is being orchestrated to maintain party stability in one of Congress's few remaining strongholds.
Siddaramaiah's Son Dismisses Karnataka CM Change Rumors: "No War, No Conflict"
Nov 29, 2025 02:47 am CST
Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress MLC, has firmly denied rumors of leadership conflict between his father and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. He clarified that discussions about changing the Chief Minister are only happening in media circles, not within the party, and emphasized that only the Congress high command has authority to make leadership decisions.
Karnataka Power Tussle: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Summoned by Congress High Command
Nov 29, 2025 12:00 am CST
Amid growing tensions between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the Congress high command has intervened to resolve their apparent rift. Following social media exchanges hinting at a power-sharing dispute, both leaders have been directed to present a united front. The controversy centers around rumors of a rotational chief minister arrangement that would see Shivakumar take over after 2.5 years in power.
Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Congress MP Addresses Speculation on 'Change of Guard' Between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar
Nov 28, 2025 11:53 pm CST
Congress faces internal leadership crisis in Karnataka as tensions between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar escalate into public domain. Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain tells NDTV that resolution is expected before legislative sessions, while remaining cautious on questions about a rotational Chief Minister agreement.
DK Shivakumar on Karnataka Leadership Row: "Congress Is My Community"
Nov 28, 2025 09:58 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addresses leadership speculation, stating he won't rush decisions about the CM position and will respect the Congress high command's verdict. Amidst rumors of a leadership change as the government reaches its mid-term, Shivakumar emphasizes his commitment to all communities in Karnataka while Minister Priyank Kharge dismisses speculation about party division.