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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 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.
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.
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.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameswara Confirms Interest in Chief Minister Position Amid Leadership Change Speculation
Nov 23, 2025 10:44 pm CST
Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameswara has acknowledged his candidacy for the Chief Minister position if a leadership change occurs in the state. While downplaying the competition, he noted that no discussions have taken place among party leadership. As the Congress government approaches its halfway mark in November, speculation continues despite the party's denial of any power rotation agreements between current leaders.
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.
Karnataka Congress Power Struggle: DK Shivakumar Loyalist Claims Assurance from Party President Kharge
Nov 21, 2025 03:26 pm CST
The ongoing power struggle within Karnataka's Congress has intensified as Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain, a staunch supporter of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, claims to have received assurance from party president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding potential leadership change. This development marks a critical point in the alleged power-sharing agreement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar as the government reaches its halfway mark, with multiple MLAs traveling to Delhi to lobby party high command for resolution.