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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.
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.