Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Friday spoke on the possibility of a "dark horse" emerging in Karnataka politics amid a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
The BJP claims that the power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar has led to the current tussle, and that if the condition hadn't been imposed, there wouldn't have been any talk of a power transfer.
Amid the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka over the Chief Minister's post, state deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Friday met with Congress MLAs and leaders from Malluru, Kolar, Mulbagal and Kunigal.
Congress MLC BK Hariprasad on Friday said that Congress's top leadership will sort out the issue which has been brewing over the tussle for the post of Chief Minister here in the state.
Amid a stir over the Congress leadership in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday reiterated that he does not want to rush and that the party high command will take a decision on the CM post.
Amid speculations about a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, spiritual leader Nanjavadutha Swamiji of the Vokkaliga community visited Shivakumar's residence on Friday and later expressed his support for Shivakumar as the state's Chi
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Friday took a dig at Congress amid the speculated power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, saying it would not be surprising if Karnataka Congress splits into two vertical factions.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday dismissed speculation over discussions regarding a change of leadership in the state, asserting that Congress is united and will remain united.
Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Shivakumar categorically denied meeting Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge or Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during his visit to the city.
Congress MLC and son of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, on Thursday backed his father for the CM post, saying that he is not aware of any "power sharing agreement" between Siddaramaiah and state Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
Siddaramaiah, the current CM, insists he'll complete his five-year term, citing the mandate given by the people of Karnataka. He's emphasised his commitment to fulfilling the party's promises, including the five guarantee schemes. Shivakumar, on the other hand, is pushing for a leadership
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday denied a power tussle between him and CM Siddaramaiah, stating that "there is nothing there" and assured that he will adhere to the party's decision over the issue.