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Karnataka Power Play: Siddaramaiah Loyalists Head to Australia Amid Political Tensions

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (Image: PTI/File)

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News18•12-02-2026, 11:20

Karnataka Power Play: Siddaramaiah Loyalists Head to Australia Amid Political Tensions

•A group of 14 Congress MLAs and MLCs, loyal to CM Siddaramaiah, are set for an Australia-New Zealand tour from February 16 to March 3.
•Initially presented as an animal husbandry study trip, it's now seen as a private getaway for Siddaramaiah's faction.
•The trip coincides with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's Delhi visit, fueling speculation about power-sharing talks after the Budget session.
•CM Siddaramaiah defended the travel, stating legislators are using their own funds, despite conflicting statements from participants.
•The Congress high command is reportedly displeased with the optics of the mass movement during a critical political juncture.

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