Congress leadership battle
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.
Karnataka Congress Power Struggle: DK Shivakumar Loyalist Claims Assurance from Party President Kharge
Nov 21, 2025 03:26 pm CST
The ongoing power struggle within Karnataka's Congress has intensified as Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain, a staunch supporter of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, claims to have received assurance from party president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding potential leadership change. This development marks a critical point in the alleged power-sharing agreement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar as the government reaches its halfway mark, with multiple MLAs traveling to Delhi to lobby party high command for resolution.