Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Karnataka Leaders Share Stage Amid Power Tussle Speculation
In Karnataka, the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Shivakumar appeared together at an event in Bengaluru.
This happened after there were rumors that they might be fighting over who should be in charge.
They both spoke about helping women and children through a program called ICDS.
The Chief Minister said this program helps many people and has made things better for women.
The leader of their party, Mallikarjun Kharge, said they will talk to everyone and make a decision about who should be in charge.
Both leaders said they are not fighting and will follow the party's decision.
Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar shared the stage at a government event in Bengaluru.
They attended the Golden Jubilee programme of the ICDS and anganwadi centres.
Siddaramaiah praised the ICDS scheme, noting it benefits 40 lakh women and children.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge intervened to resolve the speculated power tussle.
Both leaders downplayed the speculation, emphasizing party unity and decision-making.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar
- What
- Shared stage at a government event amid speculation of a power tussle
- When
- Friday, November 28, 2024
- Where
- Bengaluru Palace Grounds, Bengaluru
- Why
- To attend the Golden Jubilee programme of ICDS and anganwadi centres
- Event
- Golden Jubilee programme of ICDS and anganwadi centres
- Location
- Bengaluru Palace Grounds
- ICDS Beneficiaries
- 40 lakh women and children
- Anganwadi Centres
- 69,922 across Karnataka
- Congress Leaders
- Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar
- Congress President
- Mallikarjun Kharge
- ICDS Honorarium
- Rs 8,500 from Karnataka (Rs 2,700 from Centre)
- Women's Welfare Budget
- Rs 95,000 crore
