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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.
Karnataka Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah Holds Position as DK Shivakumar Awaits His Turn
Nov 28, 2025 02:18 pm CST
The ongoing leadership dispute between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reached a critical point, threatening Congress party stability. While Siddaramaiah maintains strong support from OBC communities and over 100 MLAs, Shivakumar continues pressing his claim based on alleged power-sharing agreements. With BJP planning a no-confidence motion and Congress leadership urging resolution before December's Assembly session, the ruling party must quickly settle this conflict to prevent potential government collapse in one of its few remaining strongholds.
Karnataka Power Struggle Intensifies: MLAs from DK Shivakumar Camp Arrive in Delhi as Rumored Leadership Change Deadline Approaches
Nov 21, 2025 01:11 am CST
A group of Karnataka Congress legislators supporting Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have arrived in Delhi just as the rumored power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaches its halfway point. While officially on Agriculture Department business, their timing has fueled speculation about a potential leadership transition in Karnataka's government, despite both leaders' public displays of unity. The Congress party maintains there are no plans for leadership changes as stability in Karnataka remains crucial following recent electoral setbacks elsewhere.