Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar breaks silence on the alleged 2.5-year power sharing pact with CM Siddaramaiah. Explore the ‘secret deal,’ the intense lobbying by loyalist legislators in Delhi, and the Congress high command’s final strategy to end the Karnataka leadership crisis and restore governance stability.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Siddaramaiah Power Sharing Deal Congress
The political landscape of Karnataka remains gripped by palpable tension as the ruling Congress party grapples with an internal leadership crisis fueled by the alleged 2.5-year power sharing agreement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy, D.K. Shivakumar. With the government successfully completing the first half of its five-year term, speculation surrounding the handover—dubbed the ‘November Revolution’ in local circles—has reached a crescendo, forcing the party’s central leadership to prepare for a crucial intervention.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has sought to project an image of strategic patience and loyalty, publicly stating, “I am not in a hurry for anything. My party will make the decision.” His remarks, made amidst heightened activity in Delhi, are designed to quell open factionalism while simultaneously reminding the Congress high command of an unwritten, yet crucial, secret deal. Shivakumar pointedly referred to this understanding, hinting that the commitment was privy only to a small group of senior leaders. By shifting the onus entirely onto the high command, he expertly positioned himself as a dutiful party soldier awaiting his turn for the coveted top post.
