ThePrint CutTheClutter: DK Shivakumar Vs Siddaramaiah: What next in Karnataka battle over CM chair & Congress’ challenge
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Dec 1, 2025 DK Singh, Political Editor with deep expertise in Karnataka's political landscape, joins to dissect the ongoing power struggle between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. They delve into Karnataka's turbulent political history, highlighting the rarity of Chief Ministers completing their terms. The conversation explores Siddaramaiah's social justice strategies, the weakened Congress high command, and the impact of caste dynamics on elections. Singh argues that instability affects both Congress and BJP, making Karnataka a unique political battleground.
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Chronic Political Instability
- Karnataka has had 20 chief ministers and 28 chief ministerships in 69 years, averaging less than 2.5 years per term.
- Political instability has been the norm and undermines governance and long-term development in the state.
Repeat Terms And Judicial Limits
- Karnataka's instability includes multiple repeat chief ministerships and legal interventions like the SR Bommai judgment requiring floor tests.
- These structural patterns make leadership tenure fragile and subject to mid-term upheaval.
Watch The Calendar For Power Moves
- Expect tactical delays and date-based politicking around assembly sessions and budget calendars.
- Watch the assembly schedule and key dates like Siddaramaiah surpassing the longest-serving record for likely political manoeuvres.