Congress power struggle
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Face Criticism Over Rs 43 Lakh Luxury Watches Amid Political Uncertainty
Dec 03, 2025 03:52 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar have ignited controversy by wearing Santos de Cartier watches worth approximately Rs 43 lakh during recent meetings. The BJP has seized this opportunity to criticize Siddaramaiah's socialist claims, drawing parallels to a similar 2016 incident. This controversy emerges amid speculation about leadership changes as the Congress government reaches its mid-term milestone in Karnataka.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's "Politics Not Permanent" Comment Fuels Leadership Change Speculation
Dec 03, 2025 01:48 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's candid remark that "politics is not permanent" during a conversation with a Congress MLA has intensified speculation about potential leadership changes within the ruling party. As the government reaches its mid-term mark, the Congress high command appears to be working to stabilize tensions between top leaders ahead of an important legislative session.
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.