The Karnataka Congress leadership tussle has resurfaced after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar held separate meetings with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi. While Congress has denied any power struggle, renewed speculation over a possible leadership transition has intensified political activity in Karnataka. The long-running debate over the alleged ‘2.5-year formula’, factional alignments within the party, and reports of compromise talks have once again brought the succession battle to the forefront. Show more Show less
Siddaramaiah can break silence soon; Karnataka power struggle turns national challenge for Congress
The Karnataka Congress leadership tussle has resurfaced after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar held separate meetings with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi. While Congress has denied any power struggle, renewed speculation over a possible leadership transition has intensified political activity in Karnataka. The long-running debate over the alleged ‘2.5-year formula’, factional alignments within the party, and reports of compromise talks have once again brought the succession battle to the forefront.
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