The leadership tussle within the ruling party has intensified amid speculation about a possible change of chief minister after the Congress government completed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20
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Moneycontrol14-01-2026, 00:02

Rahul Gandhi Meets Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Amid Karnataka Power Tussle

  • Rahul Gandhi briefly met Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar at Mysuru airport.
  • The meeting occurred as Gandhi transited from Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, to New Delhi.
  • Speculation about a power tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the CM post intensified after the meeting.
  • Siddaramaiah is reportedly pushing for a Cabinet reshuffle, while Shivakumar seeks leadership change.
  • The leadership tussle is fueled by a rumored power-sharing agreement from 2023.

Why It Matters: Rahul Gandhi's brief meeting with Karnataka's top leaders fuels speculation about an ongoing power tussle.

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