Karnataka politics
DK Shivakumar Affirms Congress Unity Amid Karnataka Power-Sharing Speculations
Nov 27, 2025 01:11 am CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed rumors of party factions, emphasizing Congress unity as the government reaches its mid-term mark. Amid speculation about a power-sharing agreement with CM Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reaffirmed his commitment to the party's goals for the 2028 assembly and 2029 Lok Sabha elections, while indicating a possible meeting with the high command in Delhi soon.
Karnataka Minister Calls for Clarity on Chief Minister Position Amid Leadership Dispute
Nov 27, 2025 12:51 am CST
Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi addresses the ongoing dispute over the Chief Minister position between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar as the government reaches its mid-term mark. While Shivakumar's supporters claim a promised leadership rotation, Siddaramaiah acknowledges confusion and calls for the high command to make a definitive decision.
BJP Mocks DK Shivakumar with "Chief Minister Chair Out of Stock" AI Video Amid Karnataka Leadership Tussle
Nov 26, 2025 10:37 am CST
The BJP has escalated its attack on Karnataka's Congress leadership with an AI-generated video showing Deputy CM DK Shivakumar attempting to purchase a "chief minister chair" online only to find it "out of stock." This comes amid intensifying speculation about a potential leadership change as the Congress government reaches its midterm, with Shivakumar's supporters pushing for his elevation based on a rumored power-sharing agreement with current CM Siddaramaiah.
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.
BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for Skipping Chief Justice Surya Kant's Oath Ceremony: Constitutional Controversy Erupts
Nov 24, 2025 07:19 pm CST
The BJP has launched sharp criticism against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his absence at Justice Surya Kant's oath ceremony as India's 53rd Chief Justice. BJP spokespersons labeled this a pattern of disrespect toward democratic institutions, questioning Gandhi's whereabouts and highlighting his absence from multiple constitutional events, while also criticizing his leadership during ongoing Congress party conflicts in Karnataka.
Karnataka Leadership Dispute: G Parameshwara Joins Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Chief Minister Race
Nov 24, 2025 02:13 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape faces new complexities as Home Minister G Parameshwara, a prominent Dalit leader, hints at joining the Chief Minister contest between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. This development adds a third dimension to the ongoing leadership tensions within Karnataka's Congress party that have persisted since their 2023 election victory, with party officials now working to mediate the growing discord.
BJP Uses Traditional Parrot Fortune-Telling to Mock Congress Power Struggle in Karnataka
Nov 23, 2025 03:43 pm CST
In a creative political maneuver, BJP workers in Karnataka employed traditional parrot fortune-telling to satirize the ongoing power-sharing tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. The symbolic act featuring the parrot selecting cards representing an empty vessel and flowers has intensified the public discourse around the rumored leadership transition within the Congress government.
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.
Congress Intervenes in Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Power Struggle Intensifies
Nov 21, 2025 08:20 pm CST
The Congress party has taken decisive action to address the ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Party troubleshooter Randeep Surjewala accused the opposition BJP and media of orchestrating a campaign to undermine the government. This latest development follows reports of a potential leadership change based on a purported power-sharing agreement made after the 2023 election victory, with DKS loyalists meeting party leadership in Delhi while both leaders maintain their positions publicly.