Siddaramaiah Meets Shivakumar Over Breakfast Amid CM Tussle, First Photos Surface

Last Updated:November 29, 2025, 10:33 IST

The development came a day after the Congress's high command stepped in to end infighting and asked both the leaders to meet in a bid to resolve the crisis.

Shivakumar arrived at Siddaramaiah's house for a breakfast meeting after the Congress high command asked the two leaders to resolve the issue.

Karnataka Power Tussle: Amid an ongoing power tussle, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived at the residence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for breakfast to resolve the dispute between them.

A photo of the two leaders sharing plates of upma, idli and kesari bath — Karnataka’s quintessential breakfast trio — was promptly released after their meeting, sending a subtle signal that relations between them remain smooth.

While leaving from his residence for breakfast, Shivakumar said, “I am on the way to have breakfast with CM. Will speak to all after the breakfast meeting with CM."

The development came a day after the Congress’s high command stepped in to end infighting and asked both the leaders to meet in a bid to resolve the crisis.

After the high command’s nudge, Siddaramaiah invited Shivakumar for a meeting over breakfast on Saturday. “The high command had called Shivakumar. They had called me as well. They told both of us to meet and talk. So I invited him for breakfast. When he comes there, we will both discuss everything," the Chief Minister said.

Karnataka Power Tussle

The speculation around the Karnataka leadership change refuses to die down with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar reportedly involved in an intense internal power tussle.

Infighting has resurfaced as supporters of both camps push for their leaders to occupy the chief minister’s post—a dispute that began after the Congress’s 2023 Assembly election victory.

However, the party eventually picked Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister. There were reports at the time that Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar had agreed to a power-sharing arrangement, though the Congress has never officially announced the deal.

Since Siddaramaiah took over as chief minister, MLAs and leaders backing Shivakumar have often demanded a leadership change in the state. This time, however, Shivakumar’s loyalists are more vocal, as Siddaramaiah has completed 2.5 years in office, and they believe he should step aside in line with the alleged power-sharing arrangement.

While Siddaramaiah has time and again stressed that he will complete the full term, Shivakumar’s remarks have indicated that the Congress wants to be tight-lipped about the issue. The two leaders have, however, maintained that they will abide by the final decision of the party high command.

While Shivakumar is seen as the frontrunner if a change occurs, other leaders, including Home Minister G Parameshwara, have also shown interest.

A Cabinet reshuffle is expected, leaving the high command to decide whether to retain Siddaramaiah for the 2028 polls or elevate Shivakumar, who played a key role in the party’s 2023 success.

Meanwhile, the party’s high command is likely to take up the issue during the Congress Strategy Group meeting scheduled for the evening of November 30, ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.

Meanwhile, senior leader Veerappa Moily criticised the party’s central leadership for failing to control the situation, warning that continued discord could harm the party in Karnataka.

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