Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Shivakumar Cancels Davos Trip Amid Leadership Speculation
D.K. Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
He had to stay in New Delhi and Bengaluru for important meetings.
Some people think he might become the next Chief Minister instead of Siddaramaiah, who has been in the role for a long time.
Shivakumar's supporters are hopeful, but people close to Siddaramaiah say there won't be any change.
The Congress party leaders are discussing this, and there's a special session of the Karnataka Assembly coming up.
D.K. Shivakumar cancels his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Shivakumar is in New Delhi for meetings with AICC functionaries regarding Assam elections and MGNREGA campaign.
Speculation arises about a potential leadership change in Karnataka's Congress government.
Shivakumar's supporters express confidence in his elevation, while Siddaramaiah's camp denies any change.
A five-day special session of the Karnataka Assembly is scheduled to begin from January 22.
- Who
- D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, Congress central leaders
- What
- Potential leadership change in Karnataka's Congress government
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi and Bengaluru
- Why
- To discuss political strategies and address leadership speculations
Shivakumar Supporters
Siddaramaiah Camp
Leadership Change
Shivakumar Supporters
Express confidence in Shivakumar's potential elevation to Chief Minister.
Siddaramaiah Camp
Deny any imminent change in leadership, asserting stability.
- Deputy Chief Minister
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Current Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Location of Meeting
- New Delhi
- Party Involved
- Congress
- Term Duration of Siddaramaiah
- Seven and a half years
- Event Cancelled
- World Economic Forum in Davos
- Reason for Cancellation
- Official engagements and meetings
- Upcoming Assembly Session
- Five-day special session from January 22
