Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Karnataka CM Tussle: Congress Clarifies, Shivakumar Denies Group Formation
Some Congress MLAs went to Delhi, making people think they want DK Shivakumar to be the new Chief Minister instead of Siddaramaiah.
The Congress party said this is because of the BJP and media trying to cause trouble.
DK Shivakumar said he hasn't formed any group and the MLAs went to Delhi to ask for minister jobs.
Siddaramaiah said he will finish his term and make the next budget.
Both leaders said they will listen to the party's top leaders.
Congress accused BJP and media of weakening Karnataka government
DK Shivakumar denied forming a group to replace Siddaramaiah
Shivakumar said MLAs visiting Delhi for cabinet posts is normal
Siddaramaiah stated he will complete his term and present the next budget
Both leaders said they will follow party high command's decision
- Who
- Karnataka Congress MLAs, DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- MLAs visited Delhi, Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah made statements about leadership
- When
- November 18-19, 2022
- Where
- Karnataka, Delhi
- Why
- To discuss cabinet reshuffle and leadership change rumors
Shivakumar's stance
Siddaramaiah's stance
Leadership change
Shivakumar's stance
MLAs visiting Delhi is normal, not forming a group
Siddaramaiah's stance
Will complete full term, no leadership change
- Current CM
- Siddaramaiah
- CM's term end
- 2023
- MLAs' visit to Delhi
- November 18, 2022
- Vacant ministerial posts
- 2 out of 34
Sources
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