Karnataka Chief Minister row
Congress Intervenes in Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Power Struggle Intensifies
Nov 21, 2025 08:20 pm CST
The Congress party has taken decisive action to address the ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Party troubleshooter Randeep Surjewala accused the opposition BJP and media of orchestrating a campaign to undermine the government. This latest development follows reports of a potential leadership change based on a purported power-sharing agreement made after the 2023 election victory, with DKS loyalists meeting party leadership in Delhi while both leaders maintain their positions publicly.
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.