Congress Offers Siddaramaiah Bigger National Role Amid Karnataka CM Exit Buzz
Speculation intensifies over Karnataka leadership change as Congress reportedly plans a larger national role for Siddaramaiah ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Political speculation in Karnataka has resurfaced, with reports suggesting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah may step down from his post, potentially paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to take charge. However, the Congress party has officially denied any leadership change.
According to sources, Congress leadership recently held a marathon meeting in New Delhi to discuss Karnataka’s political future. Senior leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, D.K. Shivakumar, K. C. Venugopal, and Randeep Surjewala, reportedly discussed Siddaramaiah’s future role within the party.
Sources claim Congress wants Siddaramaiah to play a key national role before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, projecting him as one of the party’s strongest OBC leaders. The party is reportedly considering sending him to Parliament through the Rajya Sabha and assigning him a senior role within the All India Congress Committee (AICC).
Adding fuel to speculation, Siddaramaiah has called a breakfast meeting with the Karnataka cabinet, followed by a possible press conference in Bengaluru. Political observers see these developments as signs of an impending transition.
If Siddaramaiah resigns, D.K. Shivakumar is widely considered the frontrunner for the Chief Minister’s post, amid renewed discussions of an alleged power-sharing arrangement within the Karnataka Congress.
Despite mounting speculation, Congress has dismissed reports of any leadership reshuffle, insisting recent discussions focused only on Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council seat selections.
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