Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Karnataka Leaders to Delhi for Leadership Talks
The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to talk about who should be the Chief Minister.
They wanted to clear up any confusion and speculation about this.
Rahul Gandhi asked them to come to Delhi to discuss it further.
The Chief Minister said there is no confusion in the party, but there have been rumors about a rotational chief ministership.
The Deputy Chief Minister shared a cryptic post about efforts and prayers, fueling more speculation.
They also talked about a program called MNREGA and how to improve it.
The Congress party leader said they will call the leaders to Delhi after the Sankranti festival to discuss the leadership issue.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Rahul Gandhi to discuss the chief ministership row.
They sought clarity on the high command's plans and stressed the need to end speculation.
Rahul Gandhi asked them to come to Delhi to discuss the issue further, likely after the Sankranti festival.
Siddaramaiah denied any confusion in the party, calling speculations baseless, while Shivakumar shared a cryptic post about efforts and prayers.
They also discussed the MNREGA program and plans to take it up, as well as a potential cabinet reshuffle.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Discussed the chief ministership row and cabinet reshuffle
- When
- During Rahul Gandhi's visit to Mysuru, with a planned follow-up in Delhi on January 16
- Where
- Mysuru Airport and Delhi
- Why
- To seek clarity on the high command's plans and end speculation
Siddaramaiah's Camp
Shivakumar's Camp
Leadership Speculation
Siddaramaiah's Camp
Denies any confusion, calls speculations baseless.
Shivakumar's Camp
Hopeful for 'good news', shares cryptic post about efforts and prayers.
- Karnataka Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister
- DK Shivakumar
- Congress Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
- Location of Meeting
- Mysuru Airport
- Congress Chief
- Mallikarjun Kharge
- Speculation Topic
- Rotational Chief Ministership
- Program Discussed
- MNREGA
- Date of Delhi Visit
- January 16
Sources
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Efforts fail, prayer does not: D K Shivakumar’s cryptic post soon after meeting Rahul Gandhi revives talks of leadership change in Karnataka
'End Chief Minister Post Buzz': Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar To Rahul Gandhi
No message from Rahul Gandhi as reported in media: DKS
Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar meeting with Rahul reignites Karnataka power tussle; ‘Both leaders invited to Delhi,’ claims Congress MLA
'Can't Discuss Publicly': DK Shivakumar Amid Buzz Over Chat With Rahul Gandhi
Won’t discuss talks publicly, going to Delhi on Jan 16, says Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on chat with Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi has called CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM Shivakumar to Delhi: Cong MLA
Shivakumar quashes speculations over Rahul’s message, says he asked govt to ‘continue good work’
