Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Karnataka Leadership Tensions and Farm Crisis
In Karnataka, there is some confusion about who should be the leader.
The Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, said there are no problems between him and the Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah.
Meanwhile, the BJP is planning a big protest against the state government because farmers are having a hard time.
Shivakumar said the protest should be against the central government instead, as they are not helping with farm issues.
The state government is also asking for money that was promised but not given.
Everyone is discussing these problems during a meeting in Belagavi.
D.K. Shivakumar denied any differences with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over leadership.
Yathindra Siddaramaiah's comments reignited speculation about a possible leadership change.
Shivakumar advised BJP to protest against the Centre, not the state, over farm crisis.
Karnataka government accused the Centre of not releasing pending grants and supporting farmers.
Winter session in Belagavi to discuss farmers' issues, MSP, and pending dues from the Centre.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, BJP, Congress high command
- What
- Leadership tensions within Congress, BJP protest plans over farm crisis
- When
- During the winter session in Belagavi
- Where
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Why
- Speculation over leadership change, farm crisis and financial disputes with the Centre
Congress Leadership
BJP Opposition
Leadership Change
Congress Leadership
No immediate change; Siddaramaiah to continue as CM for full term.
BJP Opposition
Speculation fueled by alleged power-sharing arrangement.
Farm Crisis Protests
Congress Leadership
Protests should target the Centre, not the state government.
BJP Opposition
BJP plans mega protest against the state government over farm issues.
- Key Figures
- D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, Yathindra Siddaramaiah
- Location
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Event
- Winter session of the legislature
- Farm Issues
- Maize, sugarcane, ethanol, pending grants, Mahadayi project
- Financial Dispute
- Rs 5,400 crore budget promise not released
- BJP Protest
- Planned mega protest against state government
- Congress Stance
- Centre should be targeted for farm crisis, not state
