Amid tensions over power-sharing in Karnataka Congress, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar will hold a breakfast meeting on November 29, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the CM's residence. The party high command has directed this meeting to resolve the deadlock. The meeting precedes their trip to Delhi for discussions with senior leaders.
The power tussle in Karnataka's Congress government centers on the chief minister's post between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. On Friday, Siddaramaiah stated he would follow the high command's decision and described Saturday's meeting as 'just a breakfast meeting.' He dismissed claims of a 2.5-year rotational CM formula as baseless.
Shivakumar's supporters claim a rotational deal was promised by the high command after the 2023 elections, a claim denied by Siddaramaiah's camp. During a government event on Friday, Shivakumar praised Sonia Gandhi's 2004 sacrifice in relinquishing the prime minister's post, interpreted as an indirect jab at Siddaramaiah.
Home Minister G. Parameshwara said he would support Shivakumar as CM if the high command desires. However, Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan clarified that Siddaramaiah would remain CM for the full term. Minister Ishwar Khandre advised leaders against public statements, while Priyank Kharge noted the party's 'sense of timing' in resolving issues.
Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra called the controversy media speculation and stated no high command instructions for leadership change were given. A group of Shivakumar's supporter MLAs arrived in Delhi to pressure the high command. The high command is assessing the pros and cons of a potential change, where Siddaramaiah has strong support among SC, ST, Muslim, and OBC communities, while Shivakumar excels in organization and election management. A strategy group meeting is scheduled for November 30.
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal urged both to stop jibes and resolve differences. The high command is monitoring the situation amid BJP's no-confidence motion threats.
