Overview
- After a poor Bihar result, the Congress high command paused moves tied to the reported '30:30' power-sharing formula between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
- Shivakumar said he cannot hold the Karnataka Congress presidency permanently and indicated others should get a chance, while assuring he will remain in frontline leadership.
- Siddaramaiah reiterated he plans to serve the full term and signaled continuity by saying he will present a 17th state budget next year.
- Both leaders met Rahul Gandhi and AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi this week, yet no decision emerged on a cabinet reshuffle or succession.
- Figures such as Satish Jarkiholi, K. N. Rajanna and Eshwar Khandre are being discussed for party roles, reflecting internal jockeying as action is likely deferred to the 2026–27 budget window.