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The meeting is being seen significant as uncertainty continues over the power-sharing arrangement (Img: Internet)
New Delhi: Political speculation surrounding Karnataka intensified on Tuesday after a key meeting of the Congress leadership in Delhi reportedly discussed a possible change in the state’s leadership.
Discussions regarding a cabinet reshuffle and the Chief Minister’s post gained momentum following meetings between senior Congress leaders and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah along with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
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According to sources, the Congress high command has asked Siddaramaiah to step down from the Chief Minister’s post. Reports also suggest that the veteran leader could be offered a Rajya Sabha seat as part of the transition plan. However, the Congress party has not yet made any official announcement regarding the development.
However, Congress General Secretary K. C. Venugopal clarified that the recent high-level meeting regarding Karnataka focused solely on the upcoming Rajya Sabha and MLC elections. Dismissing speculation about any leadership change, he said discussions were limited to finalising candidates and added that the names would be announced soon.
The meetings took place at Indira Bhawan, the Congress headquarters in Delhi. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and several senior party leaders were present during the discussions.
Both Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar were called to Delhi separately. A few Karnataka ministers and leaders associated with both camps also arrived in the national capital amid increasing political activity.
The developments have once again brought attention to the long-running leadership debate within the Karnataka Congress.
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The Congress formed the government in Karnataka after its decisive victory in the 2023 Assembly elections. Since then, there have been repeated discussions about a possible power-sharing arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
Supporters of Shivakumar have consistently argued that he played a crucial role in the party’s electoral success and deserves an opportunity to lead the government.
The outcome of the current discussions is expected to have a major impact on Karnataka politics in the coming weeks.
