Mallikarjun Kharge, not DK Shivakumar to be CM if Siddaramaiah steps away? Inside Karnataka tussle
There is speculation that Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah may step down, with Mallikarjun Kharge potentially being considered as his successor instead of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. This situation arises amid discussions about a power-sharing arrangement within the Congress party following the recent Assembly elections. The leadership tussle has prompted considerations for Siddaramaiah to receive a Rajya Sabha seat in exchange for stepping aside.
- ▪Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah may be offered a Rajya Sabha seat to step down.
- ▪Mallikarjun Kharge is being considered as a compromise candidate for the chief minister's position.
- ▪Siddaramaiah is reportedly not in favor of DK Shivakumar succeeding him.
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Mallikarjun Kharge, not DK Shivakumar to be CM if Siddaramaiah steps away? Inside Karnataka tussleThis move will also clear the way for Rahul Gandhi to push KC Venugopal as the next party chief.Updated on: May 27, 2026 10:16 AM ISTBy Karishma AyaldasaniShare viaCopy link Amid speculation that Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah could be offered a Rajya Sabha seat as part of a plan to step down, people familiar with the matter told HT that he may “not be willing” to accept his deputy DK Shivakumar as his successor.K Siddaramaiah is not in favour of DK Shivakumar succeeding him, opening a chance for Mallikarjun Kharge to be CM. (PTI/File Image)In that scenario, the party may consider Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as a compromise candidate for the chief minister’s post.
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