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Karnataka power tussle: Mallikarjun Kharge says question of CM change does not arise
Kharge said any leadership change will take time as Congress leaders move to settle the dispute between Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar.
- On Thursday, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge ruled out replacing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating there is "no Chief Minister change" in Karnataka for now while emphasizing decisions rest with the high command.
- Speculation regarding a power-sharing arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has fueled leadership tensions since the government reached its halfway mark in November 2025, intensifying internal friction.
- Responding to leadership questions, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the party would welcome Kharge as Chief Minister, though Kharge noted that decisions regarding his role ultimately rest with Sonia Gandhi.
- With eyes on May 15, supporters of Shivakumar anticipate "sweet news," while political circles await potential cabinet reshuffles following election results for four states and one union territory announced on May 4.
- Parameshwara asserted the administration's priority remains "good governance" for the state's people, downplaying the ministers' recent visits to New Delhi as routine meetings with national leaders to discuss official matters.
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'Sonia Gandhi will ...': Mallikarjun Kharge on speculations over change of CM in Karnataka
The Congress chief's statement comes a day after Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara's said that everyone in the ruling Congress party will welcome, if Kharge becomes the chief minister.
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The Economic TimesCongressmen will welcome Kharge as chief minister, says home minister Parameshwara amid leadership tussle
Karnataka Congress faces internal power tussle as Deputy CM DK Shivakumar eyes the Chief Minister's post, while followers of CM Siddaramaiah lobby for his continuation. Home Minister G Parameshwara suggested Mallikarjun Kharge's return as CM would be welcomed. A section of Dalit ministers also pitched for a Dalit CM if a change is deemed necessary, intensifying the leadership debate.
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