Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Karnataka Leadership Tussle: Congress Faces Power Struggle
There's a big argument in the Congress party in Karnataka about who should be the chief minister.
The current chief minister is Siddaramaiah, and his deputy is DK Shivakumar.
Some people think Shivakumar should become the chief minister because the term is halfway over.
Shivakumar posted a mysterious message on social media that said 'word power is world power,' which some people think is about keeping promises.
The leader of the Congress party, Mallikarjun Kharge, said he will talk to everyone, including Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, to make a decision.
Shivakumar said he didn't make the post and that he will follow the party's decision.
The BJP party said this fight is about money and power.
Some groups are warning the Congress party that removing Siddaramaiah could cause problems.
Everyone is waiting for the high command to make a decision.
Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, a close aide of Siddaramaiah, stated that Siddaramaiah will continue as CM till 2028.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Former Minister K.N. Rajanna also expressed their confidence in the high command's decision.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to convene a meeting in Delhi with senior leaders, including Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, to resolve the leadership issue.
DK Shivakumar posted a cryptic message on social media, 'Word power is world power,' which some interpret as a reference to keeping promises.
Shivakumar denied making the post and stated he would follow the party's decision, while Siddaramaiah reiterated his loyalty to the high command.
The BJP alleged that the power struggle is about money and power, claiming Congress leaders are pitting Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar against each other.
Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan asserted that Siddaramaiah will continue as CM till 2028, and the high command's decision will be final.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Former Minister K.N. Rajanna
- What
- Leadership tussle and potential cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka Congress
- When
- Speculation intensified after the halfway mark of the five-year term on November 20
- Where
- Karnataka, with discussions to be held in Delhi
- Why
- Power-sharing agreement speculation and cabinet reshuffle hints
- Key Figures
- Siddaramaiah (CM), DK Shivakumar (Deputy CM), Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress President)
- Current Term
- Five-year term, halfway mark reached on November 20
- Meeting
- Kharge to convene meeting with senior leaders in Delhi
- Shivakumar's Post
- Cryptic message: 'Word power is world power'
- BJP's Allegation
- Claims power struggle is about 'paisa and power'
- KSFBCC Warning
- Congress warned of consequences if Siddaramaiah is removed
- Zameer Khan's Statement
- Siddaramaiah will continue as CM till 2028
- Dinesh Gundu Rao's Statement
- Kharge's meeting will settle the matter
- K.N. Rajanna's Statement
- High command will decide on power-sharing
Sources
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