Karnataka CM Race: CM Siddaramaiah Says 'Rahul Gandhi Will Decide' on 2.5-Year Pact

In this India Today report, Senior Editor Nagarjun Dwarakanath details the intensifying political suspense in Karnataka as the Congress government completes two and a half years in power. Amidst speculation about a power-sharing pact, ministers in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's camp reportedly sought clarity from him regarding a potential handover to Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah diplomatically responded that 'only Rahul Gandhi can decide,' thereby keeping the leadership question open. The report highlights that Siddaramaiah's supporters are leveraging his status as an OBC leader and the absence of corruption allegations to argue for his continuation. Meanwhile, the D.K. Shivakumar camp insists a promise was made. The final decision now rests with Rahul Gandhi.