Leadership tussle escalates as CM and Dy.CM air divergent views on ‘pact’
Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, asserted that he would complete his full five-year term and there was no agreement to restrict him. Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, countered by stating an agreement existed between them both. Both leaders spoke during the final day of the legislative session in Bangalore. The disagreement highlights a potential power struggle within the Congress party.
16 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
I will continue as CM until high command decides, declares Siddaramaiah in Legislature
19 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaffirmed his commitment to completing his full five-year term despite speculation about leadership changes.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Karnataka's Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister publicly disagreed on the existence of a pact regarding the Chief Minister's term.
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