Sat Dec 06 17:44:38 UTC 2025: Summary:

A closed-door meeting of top Congress party leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi, was held to address the leadership dispute between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, D.K. Shivakumar. The issue has escalated after the Congress government reached the halfway point of its five-year term, with supporters of Shivakumar pushing for a power-sharing agreement. While the leaders acknowledged the issue and promised further discussions, no immediate resolution was reached.

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Congress High Command Addresses Leadership Tussle in Karnataka

NEW DELHI, December 6, 2025 – The Congress party’s top leadership convened at Sonia Gandhi’s residence today to discuss the ongoing leadership struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and K.C. Venugopal were present at the closed-door meeting.

The discussion comes after the Congress government in Karnataka reached the halfway point of its term, igniting calls from Shivakumar’s supporters for a power-sharing arrangement. While both leaders have toned down their public statements following instructions from the party high command, the underlying tension remains.

“We discussed Karnataka, but nothing came out of that. We will discuss again,” stated Venugopal to reporters after the meeting, describing it as a general discussion on the current political situation. However, sources within the party confirmed that the Karnataka leadership conflict was the specific focus of the discussion.

Siddaramaiah has reportedly asked the high command to resolve the “confusion,” while Shivakumar previously alluded to a “secret deal” among Congress members regarding the Chief Minister’s post. Both camps claim to have the support of a majority of the party’s MLAs.

The party’s leadership is under pressure to find a resolution that maintains stability in the Congress-led state government. Further discussions on the matter are expected to take place in the coming days.

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