Karnataka Power Tussle Deepens: Has Congress Asked Siddaramaiah To Quit As CM?

The drama follows a series of meetings in Delhi where top Congress leaders reviewed governance, internal dissent and the long‑talked‑about power‑sharing understanding dating back to the 2023 assembly victory.  

High Command Balancing Factions  

At the heart of the crisis is the delicate balance between Siddaramaiah’s mass‑leader appeal and Shivakumar’s organisational clout and role in the 2023 win. Any move to replace the CM risks upsetting one camp and energising the other, especially with national political stakes attached to holding Karnataka. The high command appears keen to avoid an open rupture while keeping its options open.  

What A Leadership Change Could Signal  

A transition from Siddaramaiah to Shivakumar would reshape caste equations, regional representation and control over the party’s state machinery. It could also send a signal about how the Congress manages power‑sharing promises and leadership ambitions in other states. For now, all eyes are on whether the speculation converts into a formal resignation offer and a swift succession, or whether the status quo is extended with a fresh truce formula.  

Key Highlights  

• Talk of Siddaramaiah being asked to resign as CM gathers momentum  
• Shivakumar camp cites an informal power‑sharing understanding  
• Congress publicly says no final decision, calls reports speculative  
• Leadership change would have major implications for state politics  
• Outcome seen as a test case for Congress’s internal power management  

Sources: National and regional political news reports, televised discussions on Karnataka leadership churn, and public statements by Congress leaders and party functionaries