Karnataka Game of Thrones: CM Siddaramaiah & DK Shivakumar Clash Amid Power-Sharing Dispute

The power struggle within the Karnataka Congress government has escalated, involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. A group of MLAs supporting Shivakumar met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi, reportedly to press for a 2.5-year power-sharing formula to be implemented. A speaker in the bulletin stated, 'Whatever decision the Congress Party takes, whether to change the CM or not, will not benefit the people of Karnataka in any way.' In Bengaluru, ministers from the Siddaramaiah camp, including Home Minister G. Parameswara, held a separate meeting. Shivakumar has claimed ignorance of his supporters' meeting in Delhi, while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has cancelled a two-day official visit, intensifying the political situation. The BJP has criticized the Congress for the ongoing infighting and its impact on governance.