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Karnataka politics heats up as CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar lock horns over leadership. With tensions escalating, both camps have moved the battle to Delhi, awaiting Congress high command intervention. The power struggle revolves around the “2.5-year formula,” internal loyalties, and strategic maneuvering.
Karnataka Leadership Tussle Enters Crucial Phase in Delhi
Bengaluru: Karnataka politics continues to be gripped by suspense, twists, and drama. The escalating leadership conflict between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, has now reached Delhi. Preparations are underway to resolve the dispute at a Congress high command meeting.
Shivakumar, an influential leader of the Vokkaliga community, has indicated that his patience is running out. Siddaramaiah, on the other hand, has clarified that he will remain in office until 2028. Amid this political tussle, approximately 10 MLAs have reached Delhi to pressure the party to appoint Shivakumar as CM.
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that a meeting will be held between senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, and Shivakumar. Kharge said, "All senior leaders will discuss the issue and put an end to the confusion." However, differences have also emerged among those close to Siddaramaiah. Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that if the high command wants to make Shivakumar the CM, he is ready. Meanwhile, Zameer Ahmed Khan said that the top post is not vacant until 2028.
Shivakumar hinted on social media that "word power is world power." However, he later denied writing it. As state Congress president, Shivakumar says only 5-6 people are aware of this "secret deal." As part of his strategy, Shivakumar also met with Siddaramaiah's ally Satish Jarkiholi late at night.
Siddaramaiah has been holding frequent meetings with his supporting MLAs and pressuring for cabinet changes. This move is being seen as an attempt to strengthen his position. Shivakumar wants the party to first decide on a leadership change.
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Siddaramaiah enjoys the support of the Congress leadership and enjoys strong support among SC, ST, Muslim, and OBC voters. Shivakumar, meanwhile, possesses impressive organizational skills and election management. The root cause of the leadership crisis in the Karnataka Congress government is the "2.5-year formula." This same formula also led to the party's loss of power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.
