Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Karnataka Leadership Change Speculation Denied
The son of Karnataka's Chief Minister, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, said there will be no change in the state's leadership.
He explained that the Congress high command has made it clear that the current Chief Minister will continue in his role.
Some opposition parties have been spreading rumors about a leadership change, but Yathindra dismissed these as dreams.
Senior Congress leaders also denied any factions within the party, stating that the Congress is united under national leaders.
They also mentioned that there are more internal conflicts within the opposition BJP.
The Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, reiterated that he will abide by the Congress high command's decision on the leadership change issue.
He and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar have been holding meetings to signal Siddaramaiah's continuation as the CM, especially ahead of the Belagavi legislature session.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar will abide by the Congress high command's decision on leadership change.
Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of the CM, denies speculation of leadership change, asserting the current CM will continue.
Congress high command clarifies no change in leadership, asserting current CM will continue.
Opposition parties accused of spreading rumors about potential leadership tussle.
Senior Congress leaders deny any factions within the party, asserting unity under national leaders.
- Who
- Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Congress high command, Opposition parties
- What
- Denial of leadership change speculation and assertion of party unity
- When
- Monday, before the Belagavi session
- Where
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Why
- To clarify the Congress party's stance on leadership and internal unity
Congress Leadership
Opposition Parties
Leadership Change
Congress Leadership
There will be no change in leadership, as clarified by the high command.
Opposition Parties
Speculation and rumors about a potential change in leadership.
Party Unity
Congress Leadership
Denies any factions within the party, asserting unity under national leaders.
Opposition Parties
Accusations of groupism and internal conflicts within the Congress.
- Key Figures
- Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Congress high command
- Location
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- High Command Clarification
- No change in leadership, not the appropriate time for such discussions
- Opposition Accusations
- Spreading rumors and creating perceptions of leadership tussle
- BJP Internal Issues
- Groupism and conflicts within the BJP, including complaints against state leaders
Sources
No change in leadership in the state: CM Siddaramaiah's son
Will not be part of Cabinet if Shivakumar becomes CM: Cong MLA Rajanna
Whatever party decides: Siddaramaiah on leadership row
Karnataka Legislative Council head Basavaraj Horatti faces no-confidence threat as Congress alleges recruitment corruption
‘I’m the real leader of opposition, allot me seat next to Deputy Speaker’: Yatnal in Assembly
Power Transfer Tussle Continues: Rift Widens Between Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar Camps
