Shivakumar’s Secret Meet With Siddaramaiah Successor Jarkiholi: Exclusive On Karnataka Power Tussle

2. Siddaramaiah asks high command to ‘take a decision’: Speaking in Bengaluru, the Chief Minister said only the central leadership could end the ongoing speculation: “Ultimately, the high command has to take a decision… to put a full stop to this confusion.”

3. Kharge refuses public discussion, says decision will be taken at the top: Mallikarjun Kharge stressed the issue “is not a subject to be discussed in public” and said the final call would be taken by him, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi after consultations.

4. The alleged 2023 pact resurfaces: Congress insiders say a power-sharing agreement was reached in May 2023 at Kharge’s residence, with Siddaramaiah getting the first 2.5 years and Shivakumar the remainder. Siddaramaiah’s reported assurance - “I will resign one week before completing 2.5 years” - is now central to the claim.