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Karnataka Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Meet Amid Transition Talks as Congress Seeks Resolution
Dec 02, 2025 04:49 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape faces uncertainty as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hold crucial meetings over a contested power-sharing agreement. With the halfway point of their government passed, Congress leadership including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are expected to intervene in resolving the leadership transition dispute that has persisted since the 2023 election victory.
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.