Mallikarjun Kharge breaks silence amid leadership change buzz in Karnataka: 'No date is fixed'
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has stated that no date has been set to discuss a potential leadership change in Karnataka, emphasizing that any decision will be made collectively by the party's high command. His remarks come amid growing speculation of a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Kharge stressed the importance of consultation and party discipline, asserting that all members will abide by the high command's final decision.
- ▪Mallikarjun Kharge confirmed that no date has been fixed to discuss leadership changes in Karnataka.
- ▪Speculation about a leadership shift has intensified due to alleged tensions between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
- ▪Kharge stated that decisions on leadership will be made collectively by him, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi.
- ▪He emphasized that any decision will follow extensive consultations and will be in the interest of the state.
- ▪Recent visits by DK Shivakumar and his brother to Delhi have fueled speculation about an impending leadership change.
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Mallikarjun Kharge breaks silence amid leadership change buzz in Karnataka: 'No date is fixed'The Congress president said that any decision regarding leadership would be taken collectively by the party's high command after due consultation.Published on: May 01, 2026 2:08 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said that no date has been fixed yet to discuss possible leadership change in Karnataka.Kharge's statement comes amid intensifying speculation over a power tussle in Karnataka between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar.
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