No immediate change of CM in Karnataka: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated there is no immediate plan for a leadership change in Karnataka, emphasizing that any decision would require consultation with top party leaders. His comments come amid ongoing speculation about a potential chief ministerial transition following the state government's halfway mark in its term. Kharge reaffirmed that the current chief minister remains in position and that the party high command will decide on any future changes.
- ▪Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said there is no immediate change planned for Karnataka's chief minister.
- ▪Speculation about a leadership transition has intensified ahead of key election results and after the government completed half its term in November 2025.
- ▪Senior leaders including Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, and G Parameshwara have been part of the ongoing political discourse, though the party maintains that only the high command will decide.
- ▪Kharge dismissed claims about 40 Congress legislators traveling to Delhi, directing queries to JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy.
- ▪KN Rajanna stated that Siddaramaiah would step down if asked by Rahul Gandhi, underscoring the high command's authority in leadership decisions.
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No immediate change of CM in Karnataka: KhargeCongress president Kharge stated no immediate leadership change in Karnataka is planned, amidst ongoing speculation and discussions among top party leaders.Published on: May 01, 2026 3:56 AM ISTBy Arun Dev, BENGALURUShare viaCopy link Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday indicated that no immediate change in Karnataka’s leadership is under consideration, even as speculation around a possible transition and cabinet reshuffle continues to build.No immediate change of CM in Karnataka: KhargeKharge’s remarks come amid speculation about a possible leadership change and cabinet reshuffle after May 4, once the results of the assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory, along with by-elections to two assembly segments in the…
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