The simmering political tensions within the Congress party's Karnataka unit have finally reached a boiling point, forcing the central High Command to intervene decisively to prevent a full-blown political crisis. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, have been urgently summoned to Delhi for a high-stakes meeting amid escalating reports of chronic factionalism and an alleged breach of a previously agreed-upon power-sharing pact. This severe internal rift, which has been consistently overshadowing the state government's administrative functioning and delivery of key electoral guarantees, centres squarely on Shivakumar’s persistent claim that he was explicitly promised the top ministerial post following the Congress's resounding electoral victory in 2023. While Siddaramaiah firmly denies the existence of any such rotational Chief Minister agreement or time-bound commitment, the political drama threatens to destabilize one of the few major states currently governed by the Congress, raising critical questions about the party's fundamental cohesion and its ability to manage regional leadership structures effectively. The meeting, scheduled immediately after a private breakfast meet at the official Chief Ministerial residence, represents a critical moment where the central leadership must broker a comprehensive and lasting truce or risk a complete breakdown in the state's governance, potentially forcing early elections. The continuous political instability in Karnataka presents a crucial opportunity—a potent CTA—for the opposition parties, primarily the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to sharply intensify their attacks and highlight the perceived internal chaos and governance deficit within the ruling coalition. For the Congress party, the immediate and successful resolution of this power struggle is absolutely imperative; failure to unify the leadership could send a devastating signal to other state units and severely damage the party's national image, especially in the sensitive political atmosphere leading up to future state assembly and general elections. Stay tuned to our political analysis section for expert insights on the potential outcomes of the Delhi meeting, which political analysts suggest could range from a simple reaffirmation of the status quo with stern warnings to a dramatic cabinet reshuffle, or even the implementation of a structured, time-bound power-sharing formula that satisfies both key leaders. The High Command's strategy in handling these two ambitious and powerful regional satraps without alienating their respective key vote banks will set a critical precedent for managing similar internal disputes across the nation. This developing story is essential reading for political enthusiasts, Congress party members, and investors watching the stability of India’s states, as administrative uncertainty can significantly impede policy implementation, bureaucratic efficiency, and ultimately, economic growth. Follow us for minute-by-minute updates as the political fate and stability of Karnataka’s government decisively hangs in the balance.