Karnataka Congress Crisis: Kharge Summons Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar To Delhi Amid Power Tussle

This special report covers the leadership uncertainty within the Karnataka Congress government, as party President Mallikarjun Kharge summons Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to Delhi. The situation unfolds amid speculation of a power-sharing agreement from 2023, with various MLAs and ministers maintaining that the final decision rests with the party's high command. Responding to the developments, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated, 'So far, High Command has not called me. If they call me, I will definitely go to Delhi.' Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah loyalist and minister Zameer Ahmed Khan asserted that Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister and complete his full term until 2028. The report highlights the conflicting statements from different camps as the party leadership prepares to address the ongoing power puzzle in the state.