As November 2025 nears, Karnataka’s political arena is charged with speculation about whether Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will finally claim the Chief Minister’s post. The intensifying debate over his potential ascent is matched by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resolute stance, repeatedly conveyed to the Congress high command, that he will not relinquish power under any circumstances. This ongoing power struggle within the Congress party is poised to persist throughout the government’s five-year term, creating a state of perpetual uncertainty.

The high command’s directives, despite their authority, face resistance in Karnataka, as public statements and political manoeuvring continue to fuel confusion. A recent statement by Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra, in Belagavi has added a new

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