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Shivakumar said that the only objective was to "torture" supporters of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.

‘We work as a team’: DK Shivakumar invites CM Siddaramaiah for breakfast meeting on December 2

Amid the ongoing power tussle and speculation over leadership change in Karnataka, both leaders stuck to their positions during the meeting.

DK Shivakumar rules out differences of opinion with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

On Saturday, the two leaders had a breakfast meeting after which they put up a united front, denying any difference between them.

'Will do whatever high command says': Siddaramaiah amid Karnataka power tussle, sends breakfast invite to Shivakumar

This comes after the senior leadership of the party stepped in, as the rift widened in Karnataka, asking both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar to meet over breakfast in a bid to resolve the crisis.

Status quo in Karnataka? Why Congress is playing safe on Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar power clash

The caste math will also play a big role as the Congress brass takes its final call. For now though, the party brass appears to be hedging its risks – almost dragging its feet on this long-standing dispute.

DK Shivakumar denies talks of Karnataka leadership change: 'Not in a hurry for anything'

Responding to questions about whether he had raised the issue of the Karnataka Chief Minister's post with the party leadership, the Deputy Chief Minister said, "No... I am not in a hurry for anything."

Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah: Five options before Congress High Command to stem the bickering

As loyalists of Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar demand Cabinet reshuffle and leadership change, the Congress brass in Delhi is reportedly preparing to summon Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar to New Delhi.

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar deja vu: Why the Karnataka tightrope is wearing thin for Congress

The leadership may project calm, but resolving this standoff without hurting its Karnataka fortress is emerging as one of its toughest balancing acts yet.

Vokkaliga seer backs DK Shivakumar for Karnataka CM post

Shivakumar is a key leader from the Vokkaliga community, which has a strong presence in the Old Mysuru region.

'Please wait, I will call you': Rahul Gandhi's text to Shivakumar amid power tussle in Karnataka

The party high command is reportedly expected to take a decision on any change in the chief minister post before the December 1 Parliament session.

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Karnataka Congress MLAs say high command will decide on CM

Party sources said a batch of six legislators supporting Shivakumar had travelled to Delhi on Sunday night to meet the high command, with a few more expected to follow.

'Secret deal': DK Shivakumar's cryptic remark intensifies Karnataka CM change buzz

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who had an hour-long meeting with Kharge on Saturday, reiterated that the party high command should ultimately take the decision to end the confusion and demands surrounding CM change.

Shivakumar says will 'quit politics' on Kumaraswamy's alleged remarks on him being in touch with Amit Shah

Once it became clear the claim was 'inaccurate', Shivakumar redirected his anger toward the journalists who had raised the question and accused some reporters of provoking him with incorrect information.

'Making a group not in my blood': DK Shivakumar responds to speculation around Karnataka CM's post

Back in 2023, there were some reports that a compromise had been reached based on a "rotational chief minister formula," according to which Shivakumar will become CM after two-and-a-half years.

'Where there is lord...': Shivakumar after loyalists meet Congress president Kharge late night amid Karnataka power shift buzz

This round of political buzz coincided with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah marking two-and-a-half years in office.

Crisis in Karnataka Congress? Ministers and MLAs loyal to Shivakumar fly to Delhi

These leaders are expected to meet the top Congress brass amid the ongoing power tussle in the state. Notably, their action comes a day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah completed 2.5 years in the office.

Karnataka: With buzz over cabinet reshuffle, all eyes on Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar

A fortnight ago the chief minister had said during a media interaction that he has sought an appointment with Rahul Gandhi to discuss about cabinet reshuffle during his Delhi visit.

DK Shivakumar welcomes Supreme Court verdict dismissing Tamil Nadu’s plea on Mekedatu project

The Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project, proposed by the Karnataka government, involves constructing a dam across the Cauvery River primarily to supply drinking water to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region and generate hydroelectric power

"Decision of the high command is final": CM Siddaramaiah on speculations of leadership change in Karnataka

Siddaramaiah informed that the cabinet reshuffle in the state will be discussed with the Congress's top leadership following the Bihar assembly elections.

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw meets DK Shivakumar amid face-off over Bengaluru infrastructure

The controversy stemmed from a X post in which the Biocon founder highlighted concerns over "poor roads" and the amount of garbage in Bengaluru during her business visit in the city.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw hits back at DK Shivakumar over Bengaluru roads: 'Both Mohandas Pai and I...'

The Biocon chief pointed out that her criticism of poor infrastructure is not new, and called for urgent action.

'No one is permitted to speak...': DK Shivakumar warns Karnataka Congress leaders against speaking on CM post

The controversy flared after Kunigal MLA HD Ranganath, a relative of Shivakumar, and former Mandya MP LR Shivarame Gowda claimed that the deputy CM would soon replace CM Siddaramaiah, with Gowda adding that it will happen in November.

Potholes even on roads outside PM's residence, Karnataka being targeted unfairly: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka deputy chief minister last week dismissed worries about companies threatening to leave Bengaluru, saying the government was “least bothered about threats or blackmailing.” He highlighted the city’s talent pool, over 25 lakh engineers and about two lakh foreign professionals, as proof of its continued global appeal.

DK Shivakumar sings RSS anthem in Karnataka Assembly, clarifies immediately

The episode unfolded when Shivakumar, while replying to the debate in the Assembly on the stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations, shot back at the Opposition that had demanded resignation of himself, chief minister and home minister, wondering if political leaders of other States including the Uttar Pradesh had taken responsibility for stampedes.

Deputy CM Shivakumar accuses BJP of politicising Dharmasthala mass burial case

"BJP did not speak anything initially, now all of them are speaking...Now those in BJP are engaging in politics, nothing else. They are going there (Dharmasthala) for the sake of politics," the deputy CM said in response to a question.