Karnataka Congress Rift Worsens: Dinner Diplomacy Unites Shivakumar Loyalists

Entertainment National Sports Markets Business & Economy Lifestyle World Astrology & Religion Technology Education & Jobs Auto Politics Viral Opinions

Loading more articles...

Dinner Diplomacy Deepens Rift in Karnataka Congress as Shivakumar Loyalists Rally

Under the guise of an early birthday celebration for Magadi MLA HC Balakrishna, a significant cohort of influential ministers and legislators convened at a private hotel. (News18)

N

News18•27-02-2026, 19:58

Dinner Diplomacy Deepens Rift in Karnataka Congress as Shivakumar Loyalists Rally

•A gathering of DK Shivakumar loyalists at a private hotel signals a deepening rift within the Karnataka Congress.
•The event, disguised as an early birthday celebration for Magadi MLA HC Balakrishna, was attended by influential ministers and legislators.
•The gathering occurred while a rival faction aligned with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was on an overseas trip, highlighting party polarization.
•A former KPCC media secretary, KP Bhagyraj, sent a letter to the Congress high command urging Shivakumar's elevation to Chief Minister.
•Shivakumar appealed to supporters not to lobby for him in Delhi, dismissing the gathering as a personal social engagement.

Read Full Article on News18 in English

✦

More like this

✦

More like this

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (L) allegedly used the chopper for a 50-minute car ride; Kolar MLA Kothur Manjunath has sparked a row after he expressed his disappointment over receiving an email invite to the inauguration of a helicopter assembly unit in his district, which was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. (Image: PTI/File)

Karnataka Chopper Controversy: CM's Rides & MLA's Anger Over Kolar Unit Invite

Representational image (Image: News18)

DMK Needs Congress Support to Form Govt: TVK's Nirmal Kumar

राहुल गांधी के भोपाल दौरे से पहले कांग्रेस में घमासान मचा है.

Rahul Gandhi's Visit & Katare's Resignation Rock MP Congress: Internal Strife Amid Farmer Protest

Representational image (Image: News18)

DK Shivakumar Confident of Getting CM Post; Rejects Revolt Against Party

निवड ठाकरेंच्या शिवसेनेची, पण शिक्का काँग्रेसचा! स्वीकृत नगरसेवक पदावरून शहरप्रमुखांच्या घरावर शिवसैनिकांची धडक!

Kolhapur Shiv Sena UBT Brawl: Thackeray Faction Leader Accused of Betrayal

उमंग सिंघार और कैलाश विजयवर्गीय

'Battle of Status' Erupts at Bhagoria Festival: Vijayvargiya, Singhar Clash