Karnataka Game of Thrones: DK Shivakumar Set To Replace Siddaramaiah As CM

Karnataka politics has entered a historic new phase. After years of speculation, Congress veteran Siddaramaiah has stepped down, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take charge as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. In this special NDTV discussion from Bengaluru, senior journalists, political analysts and Congress leaders break down the dramatic transition, the internal power dynamics, the caste census debate, cabinet challenges, Bengaluru’s governance issues, and what lies ahead for the Congress before the 2028 elections.