India, Dec. 3 -- Following the recent setback in Bihar, the Congress Party is grappling with a power struggle in Karnataka between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar. Within political circles, especially among Congress members, there is rampant speculation about a possible leadership change later this year, raising concerns about stability and future governance.

As soon as the Chief Minister completed his half-term on October 20, tensions rose. DK Shivakumar's supporters claim that a secret agreement was made in 2023 involving six senior Congress leaders, whereby Siddaramaiah became Chief Minister while Shivakumar would lead the party.

The Congress leadership in Delhi has intervened, summoning both leaders to the ...