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.