Mon Nov 03 09:21:39 UTC 2025: Summary:

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will visit Delhi on November 15 amidst speculation of a cabinet reshuffle in the state, which is nearing its halfway point. He plans to discuss the matter with Rahul Gandhi and M. Mallikarjun Kharge after the Bihar Assembly elections. Siddaramaiah dismissed rumors of leadership change in Karnataka fueled by talk that D.K. Shivakumar might become Chief Minister, emphasizing that the High Command makes such decisions. He expressed confidence in the INDIA bloc’s victory in the Bihar elections, citing anti-incumbency, BJP corruption, and the success of Karnataka’s welfare schemes for women. He criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for lacking ideology and predicted that the poor, minorities, and Dalits will vote for the Congress party.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to Visit Delhi Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Rumors

MYSURU, November 3, 2025 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced today that he will visit Delhi on November 15, fueling speculation about a possible reshuffle of the State Cabinet. The announcement comes as the current cabinet nears its two-and-a-half-year mark.

Speaking to reporters at Mysuru airport, Siddaramaiah stated he intends to discuss the matter with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and All India Congress Committee (AICC) President M. Mallikarjun Kharge following the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

The Chief Minister also addressed rumors of leadership change in Karnataka following statements that D.K. Shivakumar could potentially become Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah firmly stated that the decision regarding leadership rests solely with the High Command.

Turning his attention to the Bihar elections, Siddaramaiah expressed strong confidence in the INDIA bloc’s chances of victory, citing “anti-incumbency, and BJP’s corruption and maladministration” plaguing the current government led by Nitish Kumar. He further highlighted the success of Karnataka’s welfare schemes, particularly the ₹2,000 monthly payment to 1.24 crore women, and suggested it would sway voters.

Siddaramaiah was critical of Nitish Kumar, claiming he “has no ideology” and that the poor, backward classes, minorities, and Dalits would favor the Congress party in the upcoming elections. He also mentioned the large number of people from Bihar working in Bengaluru, and that the party leaders will appeal to them to vote for INDIA bloc.

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