DK Shivakumar's Cryptic Post Fuels Karnataka CM Tussle Amid Rahul Gandhi Meet

• Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar shared a cryptic post on X, stating, "Even if the effort fails, the prayer does not fail," amidst ongoing speculation for the Chief Ministerial post.
• The post followed his meeting with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Mysuru, where Gandhi also met CM Siddaramaiah separately.
• Shivakumar has openly expressed his ambition for the CM role, while Siddaramaiah maintains the decision rests with the Congress high command.
• The CM post saw fierce competition between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023 after Congress's state assembly victory.
• Media reports suggest a 'rotational Chief Minister formula' was established, with Shivakumar to take over after two-and-a-half years, though this has not been officially confirmed by the party.

Why It Matters: DK Shivakumar's cryptic message reignites Karnataka CM post debate after meeting Rahul Gandhi.