New CM for Karnataka? The Ongoing Debate Continues

The discussion surrounding a "new Chief Minister" in Karnataka has been a constant topic of speculation, even during the days of BJP rule, and continues to persist under Congress leadership. Interestingly, the same rumors that circulated when BJP was in power are still prevalent now that Congress has taken the reins.

During the BJP tenure, there was frequent talk about replacing Chief Minister Yediyurappa. Despite him serving for over two years, speculations about his removal were a regular occurrence, with a new name surfacing every month. During this time, Yediyurappa was often seen making trips to Delhi, amid rumors of his replacement. Eventually, he was replaced, and a new leader from his social group took over. However, even after his successor took office, the same narrative continued, with talks of another possible change, until the elections arrived.

Now that Congress is in power, the same rumors are resurfacing. After Congress came to power, the puzzle of "Who will be the Chief Minister?" started making the rounds. Eventually, Siddaramaiah was chosen, and DK Shivakumar was given the role of Deputy CM. However, the debate over a "rotation agreement" began to spread, claiming that Siddaramaiah would serve for two and a half years, after which DK Shivakumar would take over as CM. Despite these rumors, Congress leadership did not make any official announcement regarding such an agreement.

Since then, discussions about Siddaramaiah being replaced have been gaining traction, with rumors suggesting that DK Shivakumar would soon be the new CM. This situation mirrors the internal politics that took place in the BJP, where party members would publicly discuss the possibility of leadership changes. Now, Congress leaders seem to be following the same pattern, with varying opinions on the matter.

Some Congress members are now predicting that in December, Siddaramaiah will be replaced by DK Shivakumar, while others claim that Siddaramaiah will remain CM for the full term of five years. These differing statements highlight the ongoing internal struggle within the party, with various factions trying to establish their dominance. The situation shows the ongoing power dynamics and internal democracy (or lack thereof) within Congress, which remains a topic of discussion in Karnataka politics.