Karnataka MLAs
Karnataka CM Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's Battle for Leadership Intensifies
Nov 27, 2025 07:07 pm CST
The power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reached a critical point as both camps pressure Congress high command in Delhi. Siddaramaiah seeks to delay any decision until after the state budget presentation, while Shivakumar demands a clear transition plan. Party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Home Minister G Parameshwara emerge as potential compromise candidates as Congress leadership works to prevent another damaging internal conflict ahead of crucial state elections.
Karnataka Power Struggle: Shivakumar Loyalists Meet Congress Leadership Amid Chief Minister Rotation Speculation
Nov 21, 2025 07:22 am CST
Tensions rise in Karnataka's Congress government as loyalists of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar head to New Delhi to meet party leadership, just as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah completes two-and-a-half years in office. This move reignites speculation about a possible "rotational chief minister formula" that was reportedly discussed when the government was formed in 2023.
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.