Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah (Credit: OpenAI)
New Delhi: Political tension in Karnataka has been rising due to ongoing differences between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over the balance of power. Both leaders are seen as strong contenders with strong support bases, making the issue delicate. The Congress high command has been monitoring the situation closely to avoid any public clash. Saturday morning’s breakfast meeting came as a strategic move to calm the growing divide. Observers call it a temporary relief tactic rather than a complete solution.
A photograph from the meeting showed Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar sitting together and eating idli, upma and sambar in a relaxed manner. The picture spread quickly on social media, suggesting that the two leaders are still on cordial terms despite reports of disagreement. However, political insiders caution against overreading the visuals. Many believe the conversation may have focused on power-sharing and future strategy. The meeting was informal, but its timing was politically significant.
Soon after the breakfast, DK Shivakumar left for Delhi to meet Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi. He is expected to present his viewpoint on leadership matters and seek clarity on his political role in the state. Sources indicate he still feels his efforts during elections were not fully recognised. His supporters believe he should be given more control in government decisions. The Delhi visit is considered a crucial step in this negotiation.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has publicly stated that he will abide by whatever decision the party leadership makes. Despite this assurance, his firm body language and consistent stance indicate that he has no immediate plan to step aside. He believes stability of the government must be the priority at this stage. He also emphasises unity ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections. His calm approach during the meeting is being seen as political maturity.
The party leadership fears this internal conflict may weaken the government just months before major political battles. A divided leadership could harm organisational strength and damage Congress’s electoral image. Therefore, efforts are being made to maintain harmony between the two leaders. High command may propose a formula where both retain influence without appearing to compete. Avoiding public confrontation is the first objective in this process.
Political experts suggest the breakfast was less about food and more about sending a positive message. It showed that conversation is still possible even during tense moments. However, analysts believe deeper issues remain unresolved and may resurface soon. The Delhi discussions are expected to determine the real outcome. Until then, the breakfast will be remembered as a gesture of coordination, not confirmation of agreement.
Congress leadership is likely to mediate directly between both figures in the coming days. If a workable compromise is achieved, Karnataka government will continue without disruption. Otherwise, risk of instability may grow despite today’s warm visuals. For now, the breakfast meeting has delayed confrontation but not eliminated differences. Real clarity will emerge only after discussions in Delhi. Political circles are watching closely for the next move.
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