Rahul Gandhi & DK Shivakumar's 'Helicopter Shot' Fuels Karnataka Leadership Buzz

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News18•13-01-2026, 22:47
Rahul Gandhi & DK Shivakumar's 'Helicopter Shot' Fuels Karnataka Leadership Buzz
- •Deputy CM DK Shivakumar had a private five-minute conversation with Rahul Gandhi at Mysuru Airport, sparking leadership speculation.
- •The meeting occurred as Rahul Gandhi prepared to depart for Delhi, after returning from Gudalur, Tamil Nadu.
- •Shivakumar bypassed other officials to meet Gandhi first, while CM Siddaramaiah remained at a distance.
- •This 'secret' huddle has intensified rumors of a power-sharing transition amid ongoing internal pressure for the CM post.
- •The interaction is seen as a strategic move by Shivakumar to assert his position directly with the central leadership.
Why It Matters: A private meeting between Rahul Gandhi and DK Shivakumar at Mysuru Airport has reignited Karnataka leadership speculation.
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