Breaking Karnataka Power Shift: The mystery of the change in power in Karnataka is deepening. Is December 1 really the day when Congress will fulfill its biggest promise? DK Shivakumar’s ‘word power’ statement has given rise to new suspense in political circles.
Bengaluru. Karnataka politics is currently at a big and interesting juncture. The ongoing tussle over the post of Chief Minister within the Congress government is once again in the headlines. Meanwhile, State Congress President DK Shivakumar made a statement which has created a stir in the political circles. He said, “Word power, world power…keeping a promise is the biggest power move.” This statement comes at a time when December 1 is being seen as the date of possible power shift. This question has become more acute in the political circles – is the face of power going to change again in Karnataka?
Is ‘keeping promises’ really a sign of changing the Chief Minister?
During an event, DK Shivakumar said, “Word power is world power”, that is, the power of words is the biggest power in the world. He stressed that keeping a promise is a huge responsibility and a hallmark of strong leadership. Political analysts are clearly seeing this statement as a reminder of the rotational chief ministership. There has been a long-running discussion within the Congress that after the 2023 assembly elections, there was an informal agreement to divide the CM post for two and a half years each—one part for Siddaramaiah and the other for DK Shivakumar. Now, when it is nearing the completion of two and a half years, this statement of Shivakumar comes out and leaves many clues.
Is the war over ‘Chair’ in Congress getting deeper?
Shivkumar said another interesting thing at the event – “The people standing behind me do not know the value of the chair.” There was laughter in the hall after this statement, but the message hidden in it was clearly heard by those who understand politics. Chair means power, and this game of power is currently on the boil within the Congress. Team Siddaramaiah denies the idea of rotational CM, while Shivakumar’s supporters keep reminding it again and again.
Is December 1st the day of power shift? Why are MLAs running?
In the last few weeks, many MLAs of DK Shivkumar camp have been touring Delhi, due to which the fire of speculation in politics has intensified. NDTV reports claim that December 1 is the deadline when there can be a major change in power in Karnataka.
- So has the date really been decided?
- Or is it just a political gamble?
What will the high command do? When will the decision come?
The Congress high command has said that they will find a solution to the dispute soon. Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge clearly said: “Rahul ji, Sonia ji and I will together take a decision on this issue.” Siddaramaiah also believes that “the final decision lies with the high command. The high command will have to take steps to end this confusion.” On the other hand, Shivakumar publicly says that he never sought the post of Chief Minister. But his every statement seems to be pointing towards a change in power.
Is there going to be a change of leadership in Karnataka?
This is the biggest question. Amidst the power game, politics of promises and internal strife, Karnataka’s politics is attracting the attention of the entire country today. Will a new power move be revealed on December 1st? Or is this another chapter of political strategy? The suspense still remains.