Siddaramaiah to Visit Shivakumar’s Home for Breakfast Amid Leadership Tussle Today

In a fresh act of political diplomacy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to visit Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s residence for breakfast. The meeting, scheduled for December 2, is the second such interaction in three days, aimed at projecting unity amid a persistent internal leadership tussle.

What is the Stated Purpose of the Breakfast Meeting?

Deputy CM Shivakumar issued the invitation publicly on X. He said the aim was to “discuss and strengthen our collective efforts to deliver on our promises to Karnataka.” This presentation makes the meeting look like a routine coordination exercise between the state’s top leaders, softening the political strain underneath.

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Why Are These Meetings Happening Now?

The meetings follow intense speculation about a change in leadership after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20. The first breakfast was hosted by the Chief Minister last Saturday at the behest of the Congress high command in Delhi. After that meeting, both leaders publicly claimed “there won't be any confusion” and vowed to obey the party leadership’s final decision. The sequel meeting is seen as an effort to solidify this truce.

What Does This Signal About the Leadership Issue?

Political observers view the scheduled visit as a signal that Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister for the foreseeable future. The justices seemed focused on finding a middle path. They doubted Cox’s claim that simply knowing about piracy wasn’t enough to be liable, with some saying the real issue was the company’s inaction. Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Cox’s “laissez-faire attitude” likely bothered the jury. She used a stark example, comparing Cox to a gun seller who lets someone buy a weapon after admitting they plan to kill, asking why continuing to serve a known infringer was any different.

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Is the Internal Conflict Fully Resolved?

While the breakfasts showcase unity, underlying claims of support hint at unresolved tensions. Shivakumar has repeatedly denied the existence of factions, blaming the media for creating “groups.” However, he also pointedly remarked, “I have 140 people (MLAs) with me,” a statement interpreted as a show of strength. His brother and former MP, D.K. Suresh, who met high command leaders in Delhi, said the final decision rests with the party leadership and “we will have to wait.”