Fri Dec 05 06:50:07 UTC 2025: ## Karnataka Congress Riddled with Power Struggle as CM Change Rumors Swirl
New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – Open tensions have emerged within the Karnataka Congress government, fueled by speculation about a potential change in Chief Minister. Whispers of a power-sharing agreement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, initially dismissed as rumors, have escalated into heated debates.
The Congress government, which assumed power in Karnataka in May 2023, is now beyond the midpoint of its term. However, the past two weeks have seen a flurry of activity as Karnataka MLAs, MLCs, and Ministers traveled to New Delhi to meet with national Congress leaders. This surge in activity has made the internal divisions between the Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar camps increasingly apparent.
The power struggle threatens to destabilize the state government, with the future leadership of Karnataka hanging in the balance. The situation is being closely monitored by political analysts and the public alike, as the outcome could have significant implications for the state’s political landscape.
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