Karnataka Congress Leadership Speculations

Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain claims that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has been summoned to Delhi on February 26, 2026, potentially signaling a leadership change. � This call gains traction amid talks of implementing a 2.5-year rotational Chief Minister formula, as Siddaramaiah’s government has completed its first half-term. �Shivakumar recently met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, fueling change rumors. � However, no official confirmation exists, despite Shivakumar supporters like Iqbal Hussain camping in Delhi. �Siddaramaiah’s Firm StanceChief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly stated he will serve the full five-year term. � His allies have publicly assured media that no change will occur, noting he is now Karnataka’s longest-serving CM, surpassing Devaraj Urs. �Siddaramaiah has pledged to follow high command decisions but appears firmly positioned currently. � Opposition parties label this internal rift as Congress infighting. �Current StatusNo concrete leadership change seems imminent. � Speculations persist amid high command silence, but pro-Siddaramaiah statements dominate. �Samay Samachar Patra Headline Suggestion:
“Karnataka: Shivakumar Delhi Summon, Siddaramaiah Change Rumors Surge – Five-Year Claim Stands Firm