Karnataka Political Crisis Deepens
The political tension within Karnataka's Congress party has intensified significantly as supporters of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have launched a strategic countermove against state party president D K Shivakumar. The power struggle between the two prominent leaders has reached a crucial phase, with both camps actively maneuvering for advantage.
Rayareddi's Strategic Intervention
In a significant development that occurred on November 21, 2025, Siddaramaiah's close aide Basavaraj Rayareddi made a crucial intervention in the ongoing political drama. Rayareddi publicly urged the Congress high command to convene a meeting of the legislature party if they intend to appoint a new chief minister for Karnataka.
This move represents a direct challenge to D K Shivakumar's ambitions and demonstrates the Siddaramaiah camp's determination to maintain their political influence. The timing of this suggestion is particularly noteworthy as it comes amid growing speculation about leadership changes within the state government.
Political Implications and Future Scenarios
The ongoing Karnataka power tussle has created uncertainty within the state's political landscape. Rayareddi's call for a legislature party meeting indicates that the Siddaramaiah faction prefers a collective decision-making process rather than a unilateral announcement from the central leadership.
This development suggests that the Siddaramaiah camp is confident about their support among Congress legislators in Karnataka. The move also puts pressure on the Congress high command to follow established democratic processes within the party when making crucial leadership decisions.
Political observers are closely watching how D K Shivakumar will respond to this strategic countermove from his rival's camp. The outcome of this power struggle could significantly impact the Congress party's stability and electoral prospects in Karnataka.
