Watch: How Siddaramaiah left DK Shivakumar with a major political challenge before stepping down

Karnataka’s political transition has sparked fresh debate over Siddaramaiah’s final decisions before stepping down as Chief Minister. Was accepting the caste survey report a calculated political move that puts DK Shivakumar in a difficult position? In this discussion, we examine the Congress leadership change, the caste equations shaping Karnataka politics, the challenge before DKS ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections, and Siddaramaiah’s continuing influence within the party despite stepping down. We also look at how Congress plans to balance OBC, Vokkaliga and Dalit representation in the new power structure.

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