Karnataka Congress on edge as Shivakumar and key MLAs land in Delhi for crucial power push

Bengaluru: While the celebrations of the completion of 25 years of the Congress government were continuing in Karnataka, a new tussle came to the fore within the party. About ten MLAs, considered close to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar, reached Delhi on Tuesday night without much noise. It is believed that these MLAs want to meet the high command and present their complaints regarding the functioning of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. After this step, the discussion is again hot about whether Shivkumar is strengthening his hold in the race for the post of Chief Minister.

Why did 10 MLAs run away to Delhi?

According to reports, the angry MLAs include Shivakumar loyalists mostly from Tumakuru, Mysuru, and Bengaluru Rural. MLA will meet the high command and complain about the working style of Siddaramaiah. The Shivkumar camp feels that there was discrimination in cabinet expansion and fund allocation. Last year also there was a fight for the post of CM between Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah. The high command chose Siddaramaiah, but the tension did not end. Will this rebellion topple the government?

What is the position of Congress in Karnataka?

Congress celebrated the completion of 25 years, but now the visit of 10 MLAs to Delhi has spoiled everything. MLAs can meet the high command and demand to make Shivkumar the CM. Siddaramaiah said that this internal matter will be resolved soon. But party sources say that the Shivkumar camp is angry and the share in the fund and portfolio is less. Will the high command intervene?

Will Siddaramaiah's chair be saved or Shivkumar's number?

There is a possibility of meeting Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and KC Venugopal in Delhi. The high command can take action on the complaint of the MLA. Will Shivkumar get a role above Deputy CM? Or will Siddaramaiah remain? Congress, which has 136 seats in Karnataka, may face a setback. Will this division cause major damage before the 2028 elections?

BJP's taunt: What did the leaders say on Congress?

After the battle of Congress in Karnataka came to the fore, the public is watching the drama of Siddaramaiah vs. Shivakumar. BJP IT Cell Chief Amit Malviya said that there has been a government for 25 years, but now there is a war to save the chair. The public has rejected Congress. Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra said that there is instability in Congress and we are ready to make a comeback. Former CM Basavaraj Bommai said that this internal discord of Congress in Karnataka is weakening the government. Will the high command be able to handle it?