Karnataka buzz grows as CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar reach Delhi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have been summoned to Delhi amid ongoing leadership tensions within the Congress party. The meeting is officially described as routine, focusing on upcoming elections, but discussions may involve a power transfer. The Congress leadership is exploring options for Siddaramaiah to step aside in exchange for a Rajya Sabha seat, while concerns about the government's performance loom over the party's future.
- ▪The Congress party is facing a leadership crisis in Karnataka, with ongoing tensions over the chief minister's position.
- ▪Siddaramaiah may be offered a Rajya Sabha seat in exchange for stepping down as chief minister.
- ▪The party leadership believes that a change in leadership is necessary to improve the government's chances in the next assembly elections.
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Karnataka buzz grows as CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar reach DelhiThe party officially maintained that it was a routine meeting against the backdrop of the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls and legislative council elections.Updated on: May 26, 2026 6:30 AM ISTBy Sunetra ChoudhuryShare viaCopy link The Congress on Monday summoned Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar to Delhi with people aware of developments saying the party was looking to end a protracted tussle for the CM’s position.The leadership crisis has dogged the Congress government for months now. (PTI)The party officially maintained that it was a routine meeting against the backdrop of the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls and legislative council elections.
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