Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar: Congress Rift Deepens In Karnataka
The succession tussle in Karnataka’s Congress has escalated after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra, hinted that his father was in the final phase of his political career and backed Satish Jarkiholi as his successor. MLA Shivaganga Basavaraj, seen as close to Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, hit back sharply, questioning the party’s “dharma” and alleging double standards. The BJP has seized on the row, with spokesperson Shahzad Poonawalla calling it a “fight for the chair” and accusing the Congress of prioritising power over governance. The Congress high command is yet to respond officially.
