The internal tussle within Karnataka's Congress unit between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar persists unabated.
A secret agreement reportedly forged in 2025 stipulated that Siddaramaiah would serve as Chief Minister for 2.5 years before resigning on November 20. However, with this handover failing to materialize, tensions have boiled over into a full-blown uproar.GoSriKi Women's Cotton Blend Straight Hand Block Printed Kurta with Pant & Dupatta
The party's high command is eager to bring closure to this impasse, with sources indicating a high likelihood of a key meeting tomorrow potentially at Parliament House in Delhi or another venue involving prominent leaders.
This gathering could include Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and several senior figures.Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala is poised to play a pivotal role in these discussions.Also Read: Ace Your Competitive Exams: Top 10 Tips for Success!
Notably, he was absent from a significant leaders' meeting at Sonia Gandhi's residence in Delhi yesterday. Nonetheless, reports suggest he has already submitted a detailed report on the state's situation and issued directives to enforce party discipline.
Post-meeting, if required, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar could be summoned to Delhi for direct talks. While Rahul Gandhi and K.C. Venugopal appear to back extending Siddaramaiah's full tenure, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Surjewala are reportedly weighing options to give Shivakumar his turn, according to insiders.Also Read: A Star Beyond the Limit: The Inspirational Life of Professor S. Chandrasekhar, Elon Musk's Son's Namesake!
Kharge is actively trying to persuade Rahul on this matter. The ongoing feud has amplified concerns within the party ranks about potential damage to its stability. Shivakumar is likely to head to Delhi with his supporters, and Siddaramaiah may also attend the session in person.Also Read: NIA Raids Several Places Including Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi Car Bombing Case!