Siddaramaiah Lashes Out at Workers Chanting for Shivakumar at Rally

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News18•27-01-2026, 18:00
Siddaramaiah Lashes Out at Workers Chanting for Shivakumar at Rally
- •Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah lost his temper when Youth Congress workers chanted slogans for Deputy CM D K Shivakumar during a protest rally in Bengaluru.
- •The incident occurred as Siddaramaiah was about to address a gathering condemning the replacement of MGNREGA with a new scheme.
- •Despite the CM's visible annoyance and requests to quiet down, the 'DK, DK' sloganeering continued, interrupting his speech.
- •The compere also intervened, asking Youth Congress leaders to remain silent and listen to the Chief Minister.
- •The event highlighted the ongoing power tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar within the Karnataka Congress.
Why It Matters: Siddaramaiah publicly expressed frustration over party workers' pro-Shivakumar slogans, revealing internal party tensions.
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