The ongoing rift in Karnataka's ruling Congress party shows no signs of abating. The confrontation between DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah for the Chief Minister's post is now out in the open. Meanwhile, 30 Congress legislators, including two ministers, convened at a private hotel in Bengaluru.
Under the guise of a birthday party for a legislator, Congress MLAs and ministers, including Minister D. Sudhakar, Magadi Balakrishna, C.P. Yogeshwar, Kadaluru Uday, Ravi Ghaniga, and Basavaraj Shivaganga, gathered at the hotel.
Additionally, Nayama Motamma, Sharath Bachegowda, Kunigal Ranganath, Prakash Kolivada, Anekal Shivanna, and Venkatesh Pavagada were also present at the meeting. During this gathering, Karnataka Congress ministers and legislators posed for the cameras.
Legislators Await High Command's Verdict
This meeting broached the subject of leadership power struggle. Congress legislators backing DK Shivakumar discussed the possible next move by the high command. All eyes are on what decision the high command in Delhi will make.
Source: aajtak
Source: aajtak
What's the Issue?
The dispute in Karnataka Congress revolves around power-sharing. Reportedly, an agreement was established during the formation of the government: Siddaramaiah would serve as Chief Minister for two and a half years, and then DK Shivakumar would take over for the remaining term. As Siddaramaiah's tenure is expected to conclude in 2025, DK's supporters now demand his ascension to the chief ministerial post.
