Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Congress to Decide Karnataka Leadership Tussle
The Congress party is going to have a big meeting at the end of January to decide who will be the leader in Karnataka.
There's a fight between the current Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, and his deputy, DK Shivakumar.
DK Shivakumar had to cancel his trip to Davos because he needs to be in India for these meetings.
The party's top boss, Rahul Gandhi, has talked to both leaders, which has made people think that a decision is coming soon.
The government in Karnataka has been in power for more than half of its term, and this has made the fight for leadership stronger.
Everyone is waiting to see who will get to stay in the big chair.
Congress to hold key meeting by end of January to decide Karnataka leadership.
DK Shivakumar cancels Davos trip for official engagements in Delhi and Bengaluru.
Assembly session scheduled from January 22, 2024.
Rahul Gandhi's meeting with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar fuels speculation.
Leadership tussle intensified after government crossed halfway mark of its term.
- Who
- Congress party leadership, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Decision on Karnataka leadership tussle, cancellation of Davos trip by DK Shivakumar
- When
- Meeting likely by end of January 2024, Assembly session from January 22, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, Bengaluru, Karnataka Assembly
- Why
- To resolve leadership tussle, official engagements, and campaign preparations
Siddaramaiah Supporters
DK Shivakumar Supporters
Leadership Position
Siddaramaiah Supporters
Siddaramaiah should continue as Chief Minister.
DK Shivakumar Supporters
DK Shivakumar should be appointed as Chief Minister.
Power-Sharing Arrangement
Siddaramaiah Supporters
Current arrangement should be maintained.
DK Shivakumar Supporters
Power should be shared or transferred to Shivakumar.
- Meeting Timing
- End of January 2024
- Assembly Session
- January 22, 2024
- DK Shivakumar's Davos Trip
- Cancelled
- Reason for Cancellation
- Official engagements in Delhi and Bengaluru
- Key Figures Involved
- Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, Rahul Gandhi
- Government Term
- Crossed halfway mark on November 20, 2023
- Power-Sharing Arrangement
- Reported between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023
Sources
DK Shivakumar Cancels Davos Trip, Cites Congress Meeting On Assam Polls
Who Sits on the CM’s Chair? Karnataka Awaits Congress High Command Verdict, Key Meeting Likely by Jan-End, Say Sources
"Only Time Will Decide," Says Karnatak DyCM on Change of Guard
‘Time Will Answer Everything’: DK Shivakumar On Delhi Meetings With Congress High Command