The Congress party’s recent decision to change leadership in Karnataka highlights the ongoing political dynamics within the Grand Old Party, as it addresses a longstanding conflict between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Shivakumar regarding an alleged power-sharing arrangement that surfaced sporadically since the 2023 Assembly elections. However, the durability of this agreement remains uncertain, as noted by Political Observer K V Prasad.

The political drama in Karnataka has concluded with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigning from his position, yielding to the central party leadership’s decision. This action, taken on Thursday afternoon, put an end to months of speculation amid a continuous struggle between supporters of the departing Chief Minister and his Deputy, D K Shivakumar, also known as DKS, who holds the role of state Congress Chief.
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