Congress leader K.N. Rajanna said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar submitted his resignation to the party high command months ago [1].
The allegation suggests a deep rift within the state's leadership and potential instability in the regional government. If a high-ranking official has already stepped down privately, it may signal an imminent shift in power or a forced reorganization of the Karnataka cabinet.
Rajanna said the resignation was submitted three to four months prior to his statement [1]. This claim surfaced amid a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi, where party officials have been discussing the future of the state's administration [2].
According to Rajanna, the prolonged uncertainty regarding the leadership is negatively impacting governance in Karnataka [2]. He said the high command in New Delhi must take a firm and immediate decision regarding the state leadership to ensure stability [2].
The Congress high command has not officially confirmed the receipt of a resignation letter from Shivakumar. However, the public nature of Rajanna's statement indicates a growing demand for transparency regarding the Deputy Chief Minister's status [1].
Shivakumar remains a central figure in Karnataka politics, and any formal change in his role would likely trigger a wider reshuffle of portfolios within the state government [2]. The timing of these claims, coinciding with New Delhi meetings, highlights the tension between regional leaders and the central party authority [1].
“D.K. Shivakumar submitted his resignation to the party high command months ago”
This development points to an internal power struggle within the Karnataka Congress. By publicly claiming that a resignation was submitted months ago, Rajanna is attempting to force the central leadership's hand to resolve a leadership vacuum. If the claim is true, it suggests the party has been operating under a cloud of instability for a significant period, potentially weakening the state government's ability to implement policy.
