Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Siddaramaiah Summoned by Congress High Command The political landscape in Karnataka has intensified as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to meet the Congress party’s high command in Delhi for critical discussions. The meeting, scheduled for 11 am on May 26, 2026, follows a prolonged dispute over a power-sharing agreement that was initially proposed to alternate leadership between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. The agreement, which had been in place for two and a half years, was meant to ensure a rotation of the chief ministerial post, but it has not been implemented despite the passage of three years. The Congress high command has summoned Siddaramaiah to Delhi to address the growing pressure from party workers demanding a transition. The Shivakumar faction, which had supported the initial agreement, now insists that Siddaramaiah should step down to allow Shivakumar, a senior party leader, to assume the role. This demand has escalated tensions within the party, with both factions vying for control over the state’s leadership. The crisis stems from the failure to fulfill the original 2.5-year rotation plan, which was agreed upon during the 2023 state elections. At that time, the party had anticipated a smooth transition, with Siddaramaiah serving until 2025 and Shivakumar taking over thereafter. However, the agreement was never formalized, and Siddaramaiah has remained in office despite the expiration of the agreed term. This has led to accusations of political infighting and a breakdown in party discipline. The situation is further complicated by the political dynamics in Kerala, which the Karnataka leadership has been compared to.#karnataka #siddaramaiah #mallikarjun_kharge #congress_high_command #shivakumar
