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Karnataka Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Meet Amid Transition Talks as Congress Seeks Resolution
Dec 02, 2025 04:49 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape faces uncertainty as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hold crucial meetings over a contested power-sharing agreement. With the halfway point of their government passed, Congress leadership including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are expected to intervene in resolving the leadership transition dispute that has persisted since the 2023 election victory.
Karnataka Power Struggle: Kharge Demands Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Honor Leadership Sharing Deal
Dec 01, 2025 10:32 pm CST
The ongoing political tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar approaches resolution as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge intervenes, insisting both leaders honor their original power-sharing agreement. With a second "power breakfast" scheduled and complex caste dynamics at play, the timeline for transition remains contentious, with Shivakumar's camp expecting change by April 2026 while Siddaramaiah's supporters resist this deadline.
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 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.
Power Struggle in Karnataka: Shivakumar Invokes Sonia Gandhi's Sacrifice Amid Leadership Crisis
Nov 28, 2025 09:41 pm CST
The ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has intensified, with Shivakumar strategically referencing Sonia Gandhi's historical sacrifice of power. This leadership crisis stems from an alleged 2.5-year power-sharing agreement that Siddaramaiah appears reluctant to honor, while the BJP prepares to exploit the Congress party's internal divisions with a planned no-confidence motion.
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 Congress MLAs Push for DK Shivakumar's Elevation to Chief Minister Amid Leadership Speculation
Nov 26, 2025 02:36 am CST
Karnataka Congress legislators visited Delhi to advocate for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's elevation to Chief Minister, as the ruling party faces internal power struggles following its government's mid-term milestone. While MLAs expressed confidence in Shivakumar's promotion, they affirmed that the final decision rests with the party high command, with a resolution expected soon.
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.
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.