Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Siddaramaiah Asserts Leadership Amid Karnataka Tussle
In the Karnataka Assembly, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had a heated argument with the opposition BJP.
Siddaramaiah said he will stay as Chief Minister as long as his party wants him.
The BJP accused him of not treating all areas fairly and said his deputy, DK Shivakumar, wants to be Chief Minister.
Siddaramaiah said the BJP is trying to cause trouble but his government is stable.
The argument started when a lawmaker asked about money for farmers.
Siddaramaiah said he would look into it, but the BJP said it was being unfair.
Both sides blamed each other for causing problems.
Siddaramaiah also said the Congress will win again in 2028, while the BJP accused the Congress of exploiting internal issues.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted he will continue as CM until the high command decides otherwise.
BJP's R Ashok and Sunil Kumar alleged partial treatment in funding and speculated about a leadership change.
The exchange followed a question about funding to agricultural credit cooperative societies in Kunigal constituency.
Siddaramaiah accused the opposition of exploiting internal issues and attempting to fuel speculation.
Siddaramaiah claimed the Congress government will return to power in 2028, while the BJP accused the Congress of instability.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, BJP's R Ashok, Sunil Kumar, and other MLAs
- What
- Heated exchange over leadership and funding issues in Karnataka Assembly
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Karnataka Assembly
- Why
- Speculation over a leadership change and allegations of partial treatment in funding
Congress
BJP
Leadership Change
Congress
Siddaramaiah will continue as CM until the high command decides otherwise, and the Congress government is stable.
BJP
There is speculation about a leadership change, with DK Shivakumar potentially replacing Siddaramaiah.
Funding Allegations
Congress
The government is treating all areas fairly and will address funding issues as needed.
BJP
The BJP alleges partial treatment in funding, particularly in the Kunigal constituency.
Political Stability
Congress
The Congress government will return to power in 2028, and the BJP will not form a government on its own strength.
BJP
The BJP accuses the Congress of exploiting internal issues and causing instability.
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Opposition Leader
- R Ashok (BJP)
- Deputy Chief Minister
- DK Shivakumar
- Issue Raised
- Funding to agricultural credit cooperative societies
- Location
- Karnataka Assembly
- Date
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- BJP MLA
- Sunil Kumar
- Congress Stance
- Will return to power in 2028
Sources
'Chief Minister Now And In Future": Siddaramaiah In Karnataka Assembly Row
Will Remain CM Until High Command Decides: Siddaramaiah
As BJP takes a dig at Congress over Karnataka leadership tussle, Siddaramaiah says, ‘I am CM now and until high command decides’
I am CM till high command says: Siddaramaiah
'Will Complete Full Term': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Brushes Off Uncertainty, Dismisses Leadership Doubts
