DK Shivakumar
Karnataka CM Tussle: DK Shivakumar's Cryptic "Promise" Remark Amid Leadership Dispute with Siddaramaiah
Nov 27, 2025 12:18 pm CST
In Karnataka's ongoing political drama, DK Shivakumar has made cryptic statements about "keeping promises" amid his leadership tussle with CM Siddaramaiah. With supporters claiming a rotational chief ministership agreement and December 1 emerging as a potential deadline for leadership change, Congress high command works to resolve the impasse while both contenders publicly defer to party leadership for the final decision.
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 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.