Archive · 26 Nov 2025
Karnataka Leadership Change Speculation Intensifies
There is a lot of talk about who will be the next chief minister in Karnataka, a state in India.
The current chief minister is Siddaramaiah, and there are rumors that D K Shivakumar, the deputy chief minister, might take over.
Mallikarjun Kharge, the leader of the Congress party, said that this is not something to be discussed publicly.
Shivakumar also said that it is a secret deal among a few people and he does not want to talk about it publicly.
Both leaders are trying to avoid causing any trouble within the party.
Some people in the party are supporting Shivakumar to become the chief minister, but Shivakumar says he is not asking for it.
The party is also considering a cabinet reshuffle, which could affect who becomes the next chief minister.
Basavaraja Rayareddy, a key advisor to Siddaramaiah, questioned the need to replace Siddaramaiah, stating that he should complete his full five-year term.
B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan, another close aide, reiterated that Siddaramaiah will remain in office till 2028 and will be succeeded by Shivakumar.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the leadership change in Karnataka should not be discussed publicly.
D K Shivakumar, Karnataka's deputy chief minister, referred to the leadership change as a 'secret deal' among a few party members.
Shivakumar emphasized that he does not want to cause any embarrassment or weaken the party by discussing the issue publicly.
Speculation about a power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar has intensified as the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term.
Some Congress legislators have traveled to Delhi to meet high command leaders, pitching for Shivakumar to become the chief minister.
- Who
- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Basavaraja Rayareddy, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan
- What
- Speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka Congress
- When
- November 25, 2023
- Where
- New Delhi, Bengaluru, Koppal
- Why
- Speculation about a power-sharing agreement and leadership change in Karnataka Congress
Pro-Siddaramaiah
Pro-Shivakumar
Leadership Change
Pro-Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah should complete his full five-year term as Chief Minister.
Pro-Shivakumar
D K Shivakumar should become the Chief Minister after Siddaramaiah's tenure.
Power-Sharing Agreement
Pro-Siddaramaiah
There is no evidence of a power-sharing agreement, and any such agreement should be discussed in the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting.
Pro-Shivakumar
Speculation suggests a power-sharing pact between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, with Shivakumar potentially taking over as Chief Minister.
- Key Figures
- Mallikarjun Kharge, D K Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, Basavaraja Rayareddy, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan
- Event
- Speculation about leadership change in Karnataka Congress
- Date
- November 25, 2023
- Location
- New Delhi/Bengaluru/Koppal
- Context
- Speculation about chief minister change in Karnataka
- Party
- Indian National Congress
- Term
- Five-year term reached halfway mark on November 20, 2023
Sources
Karnataka leadership change issue can’t be discussed publicly: Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge
Don’t want to speak on CM change issue publicly as it is a ‘secret deal’ between few: D K Shivakumar
Don't Want To Speak On CM Change Issue Publicly As It Is A 'Secret Deal' Between Few : D K Shivakumar
'It's a secret deal between...': Shivakumar breaks silence on Karnataka power sharing
‘Why should Siddaramaiah be replaced?’ asks CM’s key advisor Rayareddy
Siddaramaiah asks Congress high command to end confusion on leadership change; ‘haven’t asked to be made CM’, says DK Shivakumar
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Seeks High Command’s Intervention Amid Power Transfer Buzz
Karnataka Congress MLAs return from Delhi, say high command will decide on CM
"DK Shivakumar Will Be Chief Minister Soon": Congress MLA Who Is '200% Sure'
Karnataka Cong MLAs return from Delhi, say high command will decide on CM
