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Summary:

The text consists of a list of features from The Hindu’s December 11, 2025, e-paper. It also includes a news article from the Belagavi publication. The news article reports on the ongoing session in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, where the opposition is using the perceived power struggle within the ruling Congress party to make jokes and criticize the government. The article focuses on two instances: one where the Chief Minister’s request to adjust his chair was interpreted as a sign of instability, and another where the Deputy Chief Minister’s appeal for cooperation on the Mekedatu project was seen as a sign of a change in his demeanor due to his ambition for the Chief Minister’s position.

News Article:

Karnataka Assembly Session Marked by Opposition Jabs at Congress Power Struggle

BELAGAVI, December 11, 2025 – The ongoing session of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has been punctuated by barbs and jokes from the opposition, who are using perceived internal conflict within the ruling Congress party to their advantage.

The session saw early disruptions when Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requested a minor adjustment to his chair, prompting opposition member S.L. Bhoje Gowda to quip about the discomfort of the “Chief Minister’s chair.” Chalavadi Narayanaswamy joined in by suggesting the chair was “unstable.” The Chief Minister defended the stability of his chair and suggested Narayanaswamy examine his own.

The opposition further capitalized on what they see as a power struggle when Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar appealed for bipartisan cooperation on the Mekedatu project. This gesture of conciliation, including folded hands, was immediately seized upon by BJP members Sunil Kumar and Suresh Kumar. They questioned whether Shivakumar’s “power fight” within Congress and aspiration for the top post had changed his typically aggressive demeanor. One member even referenced Shivakumar’s aspirations for the “unseen chair.” Shivakumar responded to the taunts with a smile.

These incidents highlight the growing tension within the Karnataka Assembly and the opposition’s strategy of leveraging perceived divisions within the Congress government to score political points.

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