Karnataka Political Crisis: The Deepening Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Power Struggle Transforms Into Vokkaliga vs Ahinda Battle

Nov 27, 2025 08:06 pm CST

The ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar has escalated into a broader 'Vokkaliga vs Ahinda' political confrontation. Following a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's residence, Siddaramaiah's camp is strategizing to counter the growing support for Shivakumar from the Vokkaliga community, while emphasizing his own backing from the diverse Ahinda coalition comprising minorities, backward classes, and Dalits. This internal Congress conflict stems from unfulfilled expectations of a leadership change after the halfway mark of the government's term.