Congress leadership
The Rise and Fall of Rahul Mamkootathil: From Congress Youth Icon to Expelled MLA in Kerala
Dec 04, 2025 10:34 pm CST
Rahul Mamkootathil's political journey took a dramatic turn when the once-promising Congress youth leader was expelled from the party exactly one year after becoming an MLA. Following sexual assault allegations and an eight-day disappearance from public view, his swift downfall serves as a cautionary tale about political fortunes in Kerala's changing landscape.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Visits Delhi Amid Chief Minister Rotation Controversy
Dec 03, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar travels to Delhi for personal engagements amid growing tensions over the Chief Minister position rotation agreement with Siddaramaiah. While Shivakumar claims the visit is for personal reasons, the trip occurs as Congress leadership prepares to address the power-sharing dispute between the two Karnataka leaders.
Karnataka Power Dynamics: The Culinary Side of Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's Breakfast Diplomacy
Dec 02, 2025 09:31 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar held two strategic breakfast meetings amid power-sharing discussions, revealing interesting culinary preferences. While one meeting featured vegetarian dishes respecting Shivakumar's preference, the other included Siddaramaiah's favorite country chicken curry specially sourced from villages. Both leaders will soon meet Congress high command in Delhi to resolve leadership questions.
Karnataka Political Unity: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's Strategic Breakfast Diplomacy With 'Naati Koli'
Dec 02, 2025 01:30 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar demonstrate political unity through their second scheduled breakfast meeting featuring 'naati koli' (country chicken). This diplomatic engagement, backed by Congress central leadership, aims to strengthen their collaborative governance efforts and dispel rumors of internal party factions.
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.
Is Shashi Tharoor's Relationship with Congress Reaching a Breaking Point? MP Misses Key Party Meetings
Dec 01, 2025 03:01 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has missed two crucial party meetings amid growing tension with leadership, fueling speculation about his political future ahead of Kerala's Assembly elections. His divergent positions on government actions and praise for PM Modi have widened the rift with party officials, marking a significant deterioration in his 10+ year relationship with Congress.
Karnataka Political History Repeats: Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Tensions Echo Kumaraswamy-Yediyurappa Power Struggle
Nov 30, 2025 02:12 am CST
Karnataka faces political déjà vu as tensions between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar mirror the 2007 power-sharing collapse between HD Kumaraswamy and BS Yediyurappa. Both situations feature rotational leadership agreements, caste dynamics, and delayed intervention from national party leadership, raising concerns about potential government instability.
Karnataka Power Transition: DK Shivakumar Set to Succeed Siddaramaiah in Planned Congress Leadership Change
Nov 29, 2025 02:38 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape is evolving as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar display unity amid reports of a planned leadership transition. After a strategic breakfast meeting, both Congress leaders affirmed their commitment to working together through the 2028 elections while sources indicate a smooth handover of power is being orchestrated to maintain party stability in one of Congress's few remaining strongholds.
Karnataka Political Crisis: BJP Predicts Congress Split as Siddaramaiah-DKS Power Struggle Intensifies
Nov 28, 2025 12:45 am CST
The Karnataka Congress faces potential internal division as the power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reaches a critical point. BJP state chief BY Vijayendra predicts a party split following the passing of an alleged midterm leadership transfer agreement, with supporters of both leaders mobilizing to secure their preferred outcome as Congress leadership attempts to resolve the growing crisis.
Karnataka Congress Power Struggle: How Rahul Gandhi Holds the Key to Resolving Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Tussle
Nov 27, 2025 05:23 pm CST
The article examines the complex political dynamics within Karnataka's Congress party, focusing on the power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. It analyzes the demands of both leaders, the role of other influential figures like Mallikarjun Kharge, and explains why Rahul Gandhi has become central to resolving this leadership challenge while navigating delicate caste equations that could impact the party's future in Karnataka.