Hyderabad, Jan. 20 -- Karnataka's political crisis is rooted in an intensifying power struggle between Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (DKS). The unresolved question of a rotating chief minister system has deepened the crisis, making it critical for the Congress High Command to act decisively to stabilise the state.

The origin of this power struggle could be traced to May 2023, when speculation surfaced about a possible leadership-sharing deal that remains unresolved. Congress won the majority and formed the government.

To address internal rifts, the High Command appointed Siddharamaiah as Chief Minister and Shivakumar as his deputy, amid rumours that Shivakumar would take over after two-and-a-half y...