Karnataka Congress Crisis: Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah for CM, High Command in a Fix

A spirited discussion on the leadership tussle within the Karnataka Congress, with anchor Akshita Nandagopal joined by journalists Rajdeep Sardesai, Preeti Choudhry, and Maria Shakil. The panel delves into the challenge facing the Congress High Command in choosing between current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Maria Shakil states, 'This is about the credibility of the Congress high command.' The conversation draws parallels to past party crises in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh, highlighting the High Command's perceived weakness. Panelists debate the implications of a potential leadership change, weighing D.K. Shivakumar's role as a crisis manager against Siddaramaiah's position as a prominent OBC leader. The discussion also touches upon the historical context of the Congress party's past decisions in Karnataka and the risks of alienating powerful state leaders in the current political landscape.