Leadership tussle in Karnataka: Congress high command wants Siddaramaiah to move to Rajya Sabha, sources say, even as party officially denies
Siddaramaiah, the current Chief Minister of Karnataka, is facing pressure to step down after a meeting with the Congress high command in New Delhi. The discussions centered on selecting candidates for Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections, but sources suggest that leadership change was also a key topic. Despite official denials, there are indications that the party may be considering a shift in leadership if Siddaramaiah doesn't agree to step down. The high command is facing pressure to make a decision before June 8th deadline for Rajya Sabha nominations.
30 MAY 2026
— Deccan Herald
Congress lawmakers will elect D K Shivakumar as their leader at a CLP meeting, setting the stage for a new Cabinet formation.
31 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj criticized Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for inviting D.K. Shivakumar for the oath ceremony in English and accused the Congress high command of disrespecting Siddaramaiah.
— India Today
Newly elected Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will hold a low-key swearing-in ceremony on June 3rd to minimize public disruption.
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