Karnataka Congress Leadership Dispute

8 UPDATES · 13 DAYS · 6 FEB 2026 — 18 FEB 2026

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Latest · 18 Feb 2026

JD(S) youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy claims the people of Karnataka support H.D. Kumaraswamy as their future Chief Minister.

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6Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

High Command will have to react, says DCM

7Feb

The Hindu

D.K. Shivakumar and G. Parameshwara disagree on leadership changes in Karnataka, with Shivakumar deferring to the Congress high command and Parameshwara asserting no such decision has been made.

8Feb

The Hindu

H.D. Kumaraswamy declared his intention to return to Karnataka politics upon the appropriate time, citing concerns about the current government's actions.

13Feb

The Hindu

Congress MLC Channaraj Hattiholi refuted claims that Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar is planning a coup, emphasizing Shivakumar's loyalty and contributions to the party.

The Hindu

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara urged party colleagues to cease leadership speculation and focus on governance.

14Feb

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah criticized former Karnataka Chief Ministers and a Union Minister for their silence on alleged injustices faced by the state.

17Feb

The Hindu

Congress leaders, including Laxmi Hebbalkar, agreed to accept the party's decision on leadership change.

18Feb

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

JD(S) youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy claims the people of Karnataka support H.D. Kumaraswamy as their future Chief Minister.

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