Karnataka Congress
Karnataka Power Struggle Intensifies: MLAs from DK Shivakumar Camp Arrive in Delhi as Rumored Leadership Change Deadline Approaches
Nov 21, 2025 01:11 am CST
A group of Karnataka Congress legislators supporting Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have arrived in Delhi just as the rumored power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaches its halfway point. While officially on Agriculture Department business, their timing has fueled speculation about a potential leadership transition in Karnataka's government, despite both leaders' public displays of unity. The Congress party maintains there are no plans for leadership changes as stability in Karnataka remains crucial following recent electoral setbacks elsewhere.
DK Shivakumar Hints at Stepping Down as Karnataka Congress Chief Amid Chief Minister Succession Talks
Nov 20, 2025 02:26 am CST
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar has indicated he may resign as Karnataka Congress president after nearly six years in the role, reigniting speculation about the rumored power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This development comes amid persistent demands from Shivakumar's supporters for him to assume the Chief Minister position, potentially removing a key obstacle in his political ascension as the 'one man, one post' rule would no longer apply.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Refutes Resignation Rumors, Reaffirms Commitment to Congress Party
Nov 17, 2025 10:52 am CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has firmly denied rumors about his resignation as Congress Karnataka unit chief, emphasizing his loyalty as a "disciplined soldier" of the party. Amidst speculation of leadership changes following CM Siddaramaiah's meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Shivakumar clarified his Delhi visit was to invite Congress leadership for foundation-laying ceremonies of 100 new party offices in Karnataka.
Former Karnataka Minister and Congress MLA H Y Meti Passes Away at 79
Nov 05, 2025 07:13 pm CST
Veteran Karnataka politician H Y Meti, a former minister and sitting Congress MLA from Bagalkote, has died at 79 after treatment for respiratory issues. A close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Meti had a distinguished political career spanning decades, serving as forest minister and excise minister in previous governments. Political leaders across party lines have expressed condolences.
D K Suresh Expresses Desire to See Brother Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister Amid Succession Speculations
Oct 29, 2025 08:09 pm CST
Former Congress MP D K Suresh openly shared his aspiration for his brother and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to become Karnataka's Chief Minister, while addressing speculations about a potential leadership change in November. Amidst rumors of a pre-arranged power-sharing agreement between current CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, Suresh maintained that party decisions would be respected, emphasizing the Congress's responsibility to fulfill its five-year mandate to serve the people of Karnataka.