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100 Karnataka Congress MLAs Want Change in Leadership, Claims DK Shivakumar Loyalist
- Karnataka Congress faces leadership speculation as MLA Iqbal Hussain claims over 100 MLAs want DK Shivakumar made Chief Minister instead of Siddaramaiah.
- This tension follows the 2023 party victory where Siddaramaiah became CM and Shivakumar Deputy CM amid a supposed rotational chief minister formula.
- Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah publicly display unity, deny leadership change talks, and emphasize maintaining party discipline while Surjewala meets MLAs over three days to address grievances.
- Hussain argues Shivakumar deserves to lead due to his organizational work and says, "I will present my case strongly," while Shivakumar plans to issue Hussain a notice for his statements.
- The growing calls for change highlight internal party discontent and could pressure the Congress high command to evaluate leadership and government performance ahead of the 2028 elections.
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Karnataka Politics: Siddaramaiah Ends 'CM Change' Speculation, Gets DK Shivakumar's Backing; BJP Says 'Power Tussle Remains'
Amid growing political speculation about a possible mid-term change at the helm of the Karnataka government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed the BJP's claims of internal rift among senior state leaders. Karnataka Politics: Siddaramaiah Ends 'CM Change' Speculation, Gets DK Shivakumar's Backing; BJP Says 'Power Tussle Remains'.
Siddaramaiah says he will be CM for five years, DK Shivakumar extends support says 'have to stand by him'
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday publicly reaffirmed his support for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress high command, amid persistent rumours of a possible leadership change in the state. Speaking to media persons in Bengaluru, Shivakumar dismissed any discord within the party and said he remains committed to party unity. 'Have to stand by him': Shivakumar Responding to queries on his stance regarding a leader…
The tussle in Karnataka Congress is increasing and the ongoing rhetoric regarding the post of Chief Minister is not stopping. MLA Iqbal Hussain has claimed that DK Shivakumar will become the Chief Minister of the state within two months.
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