Chief Minister position
Navjot Kaur Sidhu Clarifies Controversial Rs 500 Crore Remark Amid Political Backlash in Punjab
Dec 08, 2025 07:23 pm CST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu issues clarification on social media after her comment about "Rs 500 crore suitcase" for Chief Minister position sparked major political controversy. The former MLA insists her statement meant she and her husband would never pay for political positions, while facing criticism from BJP, AAP, and Congress colleagues ahead of Punjab's 2027 elections.
BJP Mocks DK Shivakumar with "Chief Minister Chair Out of Stock" AI Video Amid Karnataka Leadership Tussle
Nov 26, 2025 10:37 am CST
The BJP has escalated its attack on Karnataka's Congress leadership with an AI-generated video showing Deputy CM DK Shivakumar attempting to purchase a "chief minister chair" online only to find it "out of stock." This comes amid intensifying speculation about a potential leadership change as the Congress government reaches its midterm, with Shivakumar's supporters pushing for his elevation based on a rumored power-sharing agreement with current CM Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka Congress MLAs Push for DK Shivakumar's Elevation to Chief Minister Amid Leadership Speculation
Nov 26, 2025 02:36 am CST
Karnataka Congress legislators visited Delhi to advocate for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's elevation to Chief Minister, as the ruling party faces internal power struggles following its government's mid-term milestone. While MLAs expressed confidence in Shivakumar's promotion, they affirmed that the final decision rests with the party high command, with a resolution expected soon.
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.
BJP Releases Satirical Video Mocking "No Chair November" for DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka Leadership Tensions
Nov 09, 2025 05:19 pm CST
The BJP has released a satirical AI-generated video targeting the Congress government in Karnataka, portraying Deputy CM DK Shivakumar receiving a "No Chair November" reward amid speculation about leadership tensions with CM Siddaramaiah. Despite rumors of a power-sharing agreement that would see Shivakumar take over as Chief Minister, both leaders maintain they will abide by the party's decisions regarding leadership transitions.