Sambar Diplomacy: How Siddaramaiah's Breakfast Table became Karnataka's Political War Room

In the midst of the speculation of a possible leadership change in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and other ministers were invited to a closely watched breakfast meeting at Siddaramaiah's ‘Cauvery’ residence. The plates were full of the traditional karnataka food but the real menu was signals, strategy and succession.  

Power Breakfast With A Message

Leadership Turnover And Leadership Transition Rumors

Key Highlights  

• Senior Congress leaders hold breakfast meeting at Siddaramaiah's home.  
• The traditional Karnataka spread is the fulcrum of a highly political discussion.  
• The announcement of Huddle comes at a time when there's a lot of excitement about a leadership transition.  
• Shivakumar is considered to be a frontrunner for the chief minister's post.  
• If transition gains are formally approved, then a reshuffle of the Cabinet is likely.  
  
  

Sources: Moneycontrol, India Today, The Print, social media reports