Earlier this week, Shivakumar had met both Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
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Moneycontrol19-01-2026, 12:59

DK Shivakumar Silent on High Command Meetings Amid Karnataka Leadership Speculation

  • Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Congress high command, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi.
  • Shivakumar declined to comment on the meetings, stating "Time will answer everything" amidst leadership change speculation in Karnataka.
  • He emphasized his visit was for government and party work, not related to internal power dynamics or leadership tussle.
  • The visit comes as speculation mounts over a possible leadership transition in Karnataka after the Congress government crossed its halfway mark.
  • Shivakumar also has scheduled meetings in Delhi for legal and administrative issues, including irrigation projects and meeting Union ministers.

Why It Matters: DK Shivakumar remains tight-lipped on high-level Congress meetings, fueling speculation about Karnataka leadership.

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