Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will meet Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge amid a flurry of political activity within the state party. The meeting, coming during reports of a possible cabinet reshuffle and power tussle, reflects growing pressure from MLAs and factional leaders.
According to insiders, party high command has issued a gag order, instructing MLAs, ministers, and party workers not to comment publicly on the internal crisis.
The political tension boils down to two major dynamics: long-standing calls for a reshuffle of the state cabinet, and an underlying power struggle involving Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, whose camp has been lobbying hard for more influence.
Sources suggest that Siddaramaiah, seeking to retain control, wants Kharge’s support for his reshuffle plan. Meanwhile, Shivakumar’s faction is pushing back and has already made its own bid to meet Kharge to advance its claims.
The reshuffle speculation gained traction after Siddaramaiah’s recent trip to Delhi, where he allegedly met Kharge to seek approval for changes. Others close to the high command say this could be the decisive moment: whether Congress in Karnataka reaffirms Siddaramaiah’s leadership or entertains a broader shake-up.
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