A page from arch rival’s playbook in Cong’s peaceful change of guard
The Congress party is adopting strategies similar to those of the BJP, particularly in its recent leadership changes ahead of elections. Rahul Gandhi's sensitive handling of Siddaramaiah's resignation marks a shift from previous practices that led to public disputes. This transition reflects a growing agility in decision-making within the Congress, which may signal a new approach as they prepare for future elections.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi met with outgoing Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah to discuss his resignation in a private meeting.
- ▪Siddaramaiah expressed gratitude to the party leadership and declined a Rajya Sabha seat, indicating a smooth transition.
- ▪The Congress party is showing increased agility in decision-making, as seen in their choice to partner with the TVK after the election results.
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A page from arch rival’s playbook in Cong’s peaceful change of guardChange of CMs ahead of elections isn’t the only aspect that the Congress seems to be borrowing from the BJP playbook.Published on: May 29, 2026 9:45 AM ISTBy Sunetra ChoudhuryShare viaCopy link When Rahul Gandhi met outgoing Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday to give him the bad news that his time was up, it was done with sensitivity and attention to details. It was a one-on-one meeting where nobody else, not even party president Mallikarjun Kharge was present. Since it was just the two of them, no word about what transpired inside emerged, till Siddaramaiah himself shared it with his close aides.
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