Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Karnataka Leadership Tussle: Temporary Truce Reached
Two important leaders in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, had a meeting to talk about who should be in charge of the state.
They had breakfast together and decided to work together for now, but they didn't agree on anything long-term.
Shivakumar wants to become the next leader after 2.5 years as they had agreed earlier, but Siddaramaiah says he doesn't remember any such agreement and wants to lead for the full five years.
Meanwhile, senior party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are also discussing this issue in Delhi.
They are trying to find a solution that makes everyone happy and will make a decision after some important meetings are over.
Some people think this is just a temporary fix and the problem might come back later.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met for breakfast to discuss a potential leadership change.
The meeting took place at the Chief Minister's official residence in Bengaluru, and both leaders maintained their positions, and no agreement was reached on the leadership transition.
Senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge held a high-level meeting in Delhi to address the crisis.
A final decision on the leadership change is expected after December 20, 2023.
Opposition parties and political analysts believe the truce is temporary and a strategic adjustment.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge
- What
- A meeting to discuss a potential leadership change in the state government and a temporary truce reached
- When
- Saturday, November 2023
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka and Delhi
- Why
- To address speculation about a possible transition of power after 2.5 years of government and to ease tensions within the party
Siddaramaiah's View
Shivakumar's View
Power-Sharing Agreement
Siddaramaiah's View
Siddaramaiah claims no recall of any power-sharing agreement and insists on leading for the full five-year term.
Shivakumar's View
Shivakumar insists on the agreement made in May 2023 for a two-and-a-half-year term each and demands a leadership transition.
Leadership Transition
Siddaramaiah's View
Siddaramaiah expresses confidence in leading for the full five-year term and has the support of the Congress high command.
Shivakumar's View
Shivakumar demands a leadership transition as per the agreed terms and has the support of his loyal MLAs and some seers.
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Participants
- Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge
- Meeting Date
- Saturday, November 2023
- Government Duration
- 2.5 years
- Congress Party
- Ruling party in Karnataka
- Decision Timeline
- Expected after December 20, 2023
- Legislative Assembly Seats
- 137 out of 224
- Shivakumar's Support
- 40-45 MLAs
- Siddaramaiah's Support
- 60-65 MLAs
Sources
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