Karnataka Congress Rift Deepens: Shivakumar Avoids MLA Discipline Query, States 'Rests With CM'

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Karnataka Congress Rift Deepens: Shivakumar Puts MLA Discipline on CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka's deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar. (News18)

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News18•19-03-2026, 09:32

Karnataka Congress Rift Deepens: Shivakumar Puts MLA Discipline on CM Siddaramaiah

•Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated that managing MLA discipline rests with CM Siddaramaiah, distancing himself from internal lobbying.
•Shivakumar emphasized that the Chief Minister, as Legislative Party Leader, has the primary responsibility for maintaining order.
•Remarks come amidst 'dinner meetings' by factions of MLAs seeking Cabinet berths, highlighting internal power struggles.
•Approximately 45 first and second-time MLAs met to demand Cabinet representation and plan to visit New Delhi.
•Senior MLAs also met the CM to press for their inclusion in a potential Cabinet reshuffle, indicating a deepening divide.

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