Karnataka Political Tensions Escalate

10 UPDATES · 17 DAYS · 16 DEC 2025 — 1 JAN 2026

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Latest · 1 Jan 2026

Karnataka police leadership has undergone significant reshuffling across Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts.

What this timeline covers

This event covers H.D. Kumaraswamy's criticism of the Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or statements by H.D. Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah, or the Karnataka government unless they are direct responses or developments stemming from this particular criticism.

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16Dec

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

H.D. Kumaraswamy says he will take on Congress government after December 20

The Hindu

Political tensions are escalating in Karnataka, disrupting power-sharing agreements and hindering the performance of the state government.

19Dec

The Hindu

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar refuted allegations of corruption against him, demanding proof and defending a dinner meeting hosted by a PWD Minister.

21Dec

The Hindu

Congress leaders, Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar, are engaged in internal conflict, seeking support from allies while awaiting guidance from the party's high command.

23Dec

The Hindu

Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister, criticized the Congress leadership in Karnataka for internal power struggles hindering governance.

The Hindu

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is visiting New Delhi for routine administrative duties, fulfilling his responsibilities as a minister and party president.

24Dec

The Hindu

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar refuted speculation about a leadership change in the Karnataka Congress party.

25Dec

The Hindu

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy criticized the Karnataka government's performance, claiming it has lost its reputation as a model of good governance.

27Dec

The Hindu

Vijayendra, Karnataka BJP president, pledged to follow the central leadership's decision regarding the party's electoral alliance with the JD(S).

2026

1Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Karnataka police leadership has undergone significant reshuffling across Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts.

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