Bengaluru, Dec. 26 -- Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Jagadish Shettar on Thursday said that the power struggle between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar could lead to government collapse and benefit the BJP as public support shifts.

Shettar cited the by-election results and alleged that the administration is paralysed, corruption is rising, and officials aren't responsive, impacting law and order and farmers' issues.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shettar said, "The tussle between the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister is very serious, which will lead to the collapse of the government. This is helping the BJP as public support has started shifting towards the party, and the results of the by-election...