US EditionSpeculation Intensifies Over Leadership Change in Karnataka
DELHI, INDIA, JUL 08 – Karnataka leaders Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar met Congress central leadership amid leadership change talks and pending candidate selections, with over 100 MLAs reportedly backing Shivakumar.
- On July 9 and 10, 2025, Siddaramaiah, the head of Karnataka’s government, and his deputy, D.K. Shivakumar, held discussions with top Congress officials in Delhi amid rumors of potential leadership changes in the state.
- The leadership tensions follow the Congress' strong May 2023 election win, with rumors of a rotational chief ministership between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar denying any formal agreement.
- Shivakumar, who played a key role in the victory, maintained loyalty to the party and denied vacancy of the chief minister's post despite meetings fueling debate on a possible leadership change.
- Several legislators have expressed their backing for Shivakumar to assume the top leadership role, emphasizing strong consensus among regional representatives, and a meeting with Rahul Gandhi is anticipated in the near future.
- The Karnataka Congress faces growing internal unrest and unresolved leadership issues as its government nears the halfway mark, with the high command expected to guide leaders toward unity and delay change decisions.
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Shivakumar meets Priyanka Gandhi in Delhi; CM rotation buzz intensifies
New Delhi, July 9 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar met senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at her residence here on Wednesday, fuelling speculation about leadership change in the state. The meeting comes amid reports that Shivakumar has been pressing for the chief minister’s post, based on an ‘understanding’ within the party […]
Speculation Intensifies Over Leadership Change in Karnataka
Speculation Intensifies Over Leadership Change in Karnataka Karnataka's political landscape is abuzz following a notable meeting between Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The encounter has intensified speculation about potential changes in the state's leadership.Recent reports suggest Shivakumar has been advocating for the chief ministerial post amid an 'understanding' that he will assume the …
Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle on cards? Delhi visit by Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar fuels leadership speculations
Amid renewed speculation of a cabinet reshuffle and possible leadership changes in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are both in Delhi this week. While Shivakumar arrived earlier for scheduled meetings with the Union Forest Minister and Jal Shakti Minister, Siddaramaiah is expected to reach the capital later in the day and meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the evening. Sources suggest Shivakumar …
Powerplay Moves To Delhi, Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar To Meet Rahul Gandhi
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