Karnataka CM Tussle: Seers Enter Fray as Siddaramaiah vs DKS Battle Intensifies

This special report focuses on the political power struggle in Karnataka over the Chief Minister's post, involving current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The conflict has escalated with religious leaders, or seers, from the Vokaliga and Kuruba castes taking sides, reflecting a deep-seated caste dimension to the leadership race. A pro-Siddaramaiah seer stated, 'the MLAs are the one who must decide who is the Chief Minister'. The situation is further complicated by the entry of Home Minister G. Parameshwara, who is also expressing his opinions on the tussle for the chair. The developments are being closely watched as they could significantly impact the political landscape of Karnataka.