The Congress high command has summoned Karnataka state leaders to Delhi to resolve an internal power struggle and decide on a possible cabinet reshuffle [1, 2, 3].
This intervention marks a critical moment for the state government, as the growing tension between the top two leaders threatens administrative stability and party unity in the region [1, 4, 5].
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar have both faced increasing pressure as rival camps lobby in the capital [5]. The dispute has created significant leadership uncertainty, prompting the party's central leadership to step in and dictate the path forward [4, 5].
Siddaramaiah indicated he would not travel to the capital prematurely. "Will go to Delhi only when high command calls me," he said [1].
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar signaled a willingness to accept the party's final ruling. "Siddaramaiah and I will abide by Congress high command decision," he said [2].
The possibility of a leadership change remains on the table. K.N. Rajanna, a close aide to the chief minister, said Siddaramaiah is prepared to either "sacrifice power or continue depending on high command’s decision" [6].
Reports of the summons surfaced in late April 2026 as the party sought to stabilize the state's political landscape [3, 4, 5]. The meeting in Delhi is expected to serve as the final venue for settling the competing claims of the two leadership factions [1, 3].
“"Will go to Delhi only when high command calls me."”
The summons to Delhi indicates that the internal friction between the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister has reached a point where local mediation is no longer sufficient. By moving the resolution to the high command, the party is attempting to prevent a public fracture that could weaken its governance in Karnataka and provide an opening for political opponents.
