Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Karnataka Leadership Tussle Intensifies Amid Speculation
In Karnataka, there is a big discussion about who should be the next Chief Minister.
The current Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, says there is no plan to change the leadership soon.
But many people, including some MLAs, believe that DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, will become the next Chief Minister after the current session ends.
They had a dinner meeting, which some people think was a show of support for Shivakumar.
However, others say it was just a friendly gathering.
The high command of the Congress party will make the final decision.
Both sides are waiting to see what happens next.
Siddaramaiah denies being called by the Congress high command regarding leadership change.
Speculation about a power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar after the government reached its halfway mark.
Shivakumar dismisses dinner meetings as routine and not politically significant.
MLA Iqbal Husain asserts that Shivakumar will become CM soon after the winter session.
Congress high command's decision is awaited amid intensified speculation.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Congress MLAs
- What
- Speculation and pushback over potential leadership change in Karnataka Congress
- When
- During the winter session of the state legislature
- Where
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Why
- Power tussle within the ruling Congress over the CM post
Siddaramaiah Supporters
Shivakumar Supporters
Leadership Change
Siddaramaiah Supporters
No immediate change in leadership, Siddaramaiah to continue as CM.
Shivakumar Supporters
DK Shivakumar will become CM soon after the winter session.
Dinner Meeting Significance
Siddaramaiah Supporters
Dinner meetings are routine and not a show of strength.
Shivakumar Supporters
Dinner meetings are a show of support for Shivakumar.
- Person
- Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, Iqbal Husain, Dinesh Gundu Rao
- Event
- Speculation over leadership change in Karnataka Congress
- Location
- Belagavi, Karnataka
- Context
- Power tussle within the ruling Congress over the CM post
- Key Statement
- Shivakumar becoming CM is 'written in fate' and will happen soon.
- High Command
- Ultimate authority on leadership decisions
Sources
Shivakumar Supporters Push Back After Yathindra remark, Hint Elevation Soon
Yatnal Sets Conditions for Return, Seeks CM Assurance from BJP
Congress MLA claims DKS will become CM soon
High command has not called me to Delhi, says Siddaramaiah
Not a dinner meet; can’t say no when affectionately invited
Congress MLA Claims Shivakumar Will Replace Siddaramaiah As CM After Winter Session, DKS Says…
Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar says he wants to leave legacy for Bengaluru, seeks support of flat owners for new law for apartments
Congress MLA makes big prediction: D K Shivakumar to become chief minister on January 6
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