Karnataka Congress Leaders Dismiss Speculations of Chief Minister Change
In Karnataka, senior Congress leaders have firmly rejected rumors regarding a change in the Chief Minister's position. General Secretary K.C. Venugopal emphasized that discussions were focused on upcoming elections rather than leadership changes. Amidst political speculation, Rahul Gandhi suggested Siddaramaiah consider a Rajya Sabha role, but the Chief Minister expressed no interest in national politics. The Congress leadership swiftly dismissed any talk of a power shift, reaffirming their commitment to the upcoming electoral process. Read on for more insights into the political landscape in Karnataka.
May 26, 2026, 19:29 IST
Congress Leaders Address Leadership Change Speculations
In the midst of ongoing power struggle reports in Karnataka, senior Congress officials have firmly rejected any discussions regarding a change in the state's Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters outside Indira Bhavan, party General Secretary K.C. Venugopal refuted the rumors surrounding a potential leadership shift, stating that the speculations are baseless. He emphasized that the discussions held on Tuesday with the high command were focused on the upcoming elections for the Rajya Sabha and the state assembly.
Venugopal informed the media that the discussions today revolved around the candidates for Karnataka's Rajya Sabha and assembly seats, alongside those from other states like Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand. This comes as conversations about leadership changes intensified following the arrival of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in Delhi for a meeting with the party leadership.
According to sources, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi suggested that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah consider a position in the Rajya Sabha amidst the new political dynamics regarding leadership in the state. However, reports indicate that Siddaramaiah conveyed to Rahul Gandhi that he has no aspirations to enter national politics. Sources also mentioned that Siddaramaiah requested time to contemplate this proposal.
Present at the meeting were Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala, among others. Amidst the speculations of a power shift in the state, the Congress leadership swiftly dismissed these rumors, with Venugopal reiterating that the meeting was solely focused on the upcoming Rajya Sabha and Karnataka Legislative Council elections.
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