Siddaramaiah's Delhi Visit: Congress Chiefs to Review State Elections and Leadership Concerns
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend a crucial Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting. The gathering, scheduled for December 27 at Indira Bhavan, will bring together Congress-ruled state chief ministers, including Telangana's A Revanth Reddy and Himachal Pradesh's Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. The meeting's agenda includes a review of recent state elections, discussions on allegations of vote rigging, the National Herald case, and the party's opposition to the Centre's overhaul of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Siddaramaiah's presence in Delhi comes after earlier uncertainty over his invitation. Meanwhile, the State Backward Classes Awareness Forum has announced plans to hold an Ahinda convention in Mysuru on January 25, 2026, to demonstrate support for the chief minister. Forum President K Shivaram stated that the event aims to underline Siddaramaiah's importance to Ahinda communities, which include minorities, Other Backward Classes, and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Shivaram warned that removing Siddaramaiah could jeopardize the Congress's Ahinda support base. In response to the proposed convention, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress Chief DK Shivakumar downplayed speculation about a leadership dispute, saying he prioritizes being a party worker over any position. Congress MLA K N Rajanna also emphasized that leadership changes in Karnataka are the party high command's decision. Party insiders revealed that Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has received assessments on the possible consequences of altering the Karnataka leadership, including inputs from election strategist Sunil Kanugol. This has led to a pause on any decision regarding a change of guard, with Siddaramaiah's supporters, including MLC B K Hariprasad and Minister K J George, recently meeting with Rahul Gandhi in Delhi.
