Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Karnataka Leaders Affirm Unity Amid Power Sharing Speculation
The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, and the Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, had breakfast together to show they are united.
They said there are no differences between them and they will work together for the good of the state.
Shivakumar also said he never took any MLAs to Delhi, as some people thought.
They talked about important issues like farmers and a big water project.
The BJP criticized them, but the Congress leaders said not to take their words seriously.
Siddaramaiah said he will go for breakfast at Shivakumar's residence whenever he is invited.
The Congress party says there are no differences and they will move forward together.
The BJP claims there are 7-8 contenders for the Chief Minister's post, but the Congress leaders deny any internal rifts.
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah denied reports of internal differences.
The two leaders had a breakfast meeting to show unity and deny any differences.
Shivakumar asserted he never took any MLAs to Delhi, dismissing speculation.
Shivakumar plans to convene an all-party meeting in Delhi to discuss state issues like farmers and the Mekedatu project.
The BJP claimed there are 7-8 contenders for the Chief Minister's post, but Congress leaders assert there are no differences.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Denial of internal differences and speculation over leadership changes
- When
- December 2, 2025 (after a breakfast meeting on November 29, 2025)
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To clarify and dismiss reports of internal differences and speculation over leadership changes
- Deputy Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Party
- Congress
- Meeting Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- MLAs
- 140
- BJP Claimed Contenders
- 7-8
Sources
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