Bengaluru
oi-Gaurav Sharma
Speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka intensified on Monday after unconfirmed reports claimed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah could step down on May 28 following discussions with close aides. While there has been no official confirmation from either the Congress leadership or the Chief Minister’s office, the political buzz has triggered fresh debate over the stability of the state government.
According to political circles, Siddaramaiah is believed to have rejected multiple suggestions reportedly put forward by the Congress high command regarding a possible power-sharing arrangement. Reports suggest the senior leader has been unhappy with ongoing internal pressure and may now be considering resignation as a way to avoid further confrontation within the party.
Speculation intensified over Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah potentially resigning around May 28 amid internal Congress party tensions and rejected power-sharing proposals, although Congress leadership denies government instability.
The developments have added fuel to long-standing speculation about tensions within the Karnataka Congress, especially over leadership and succession plans. Over the past several months, rumours of a possible reshuffle and internal bargaining have frequently surfaced, though party leaders have repeatedly dismissed claims of division.
What has further intensified the political chatter is the growing speculation around a possible BJP angle. Some unverified reports have suggested that if Siddaramaiah is forced to resign against his wishes, he could explore political options outside the Congress, including possible cooperation with the BJP. However, no evidence or official statement has emerged to support these claims so far.
The BJP has not made any direct comment on the speculation, but opposition leaders are closely watching the situation as uncertainty grows within the ruling party. Political observers believe any sudden change in leadership could significantly impact Karnataka’s political landscape ahead of future elections.
Meanwhile, Congress leaders continue to maintain that the government remains stable and that Siddaramaiah continues to enjoy the support of the party leadership. Despite that, the ongoing speculation has kept Karnataka politics on edge, with all eyes now on May 28 and the possibility of further political developments.
