Karnataka: Siddaramaiah invites DK for breakfast, BJP ready for no-confidence motion

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Last Updated:November 28, 2025, 22:19 IST

Karnataka CM Tussle: Amidst speculations about change of leadership in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah has called Deputy CM DK Shivakumar for breakfast. Shivkumar said that he is in no hurry to become CM and the final decision will be taken by the high command. On the other hand, BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai claimed that a ‘dark horse’ can win in this fight. BJP has also warned of bringing a no-confidence motion against the government.

Ball in the high command’s court: Siddaramaiah and DKS attack and counterattack. (AI Generated Image)

Bengaluru: Tension is increasing between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in Karnataka. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah made a big move on Friday. He has called his deputy DK Shivkumar for breakfast. This meeting is to be held on 29th November i.e. Saturday. On the other hand, the opposition party BJP is adding fuel to this fire. Former CM Basavaraj Bommai has warned of bringing a no-confidence motion against the government. He has claimed that a third party i.e. a ‘dark horse’ can win in this fight. Shivkumar has made it clear that he is in no hurry. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Friday, CM Siddaramaiah said that the party high command had talked to him and Shivakumar. The high command has asked both the leaders to sit together and talk. Due to this, he invited Shivkumar for breakfast. Siddaramaiah said that we will discuss when he comes. However, the CM said that he would stick to his stand. He made it clear that he will do whatever the high command says. Both the leaders have publicly reiterated that they will follow party discipline.

I don’t want anything: DK Shivakumar

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has adopted a defensive stance at present. Answering the questions of journalists, he said that he is in no hurry. He said I don’t want anything. My party is everything for me. Shivkumar described Delhi as his ‘temple’. He said that nothing can happen without Delhi. The history of Congress is very old and Delhi always guides. He also said that if the call comes, he will definitely go to Delhi. There he has to hold a meeting with the MPs. The winter session of Parliament is about to begin. Many projects of the state have to be discussed with the MPs.

BJP’s bet on ‘dark horse’ CM

BJP has also jumped into the political drama of Karnataka. Former Chief Minister and Haveri MP Basavaraj Bommai has made a sensational claim. He said that a new face may emerge in this internal fight of Congress. Bommai said that a ‘dark horse’ can join the CM race. According to him, the horses seen in the picture will not run. What is not visible now may come to light. He said that the high command had given two-three formulas for reconciliation. But both the leaders have refused to accept them. Now there is discussion that both of them can be removed and the chair can be given to a third person.

At a glance: Karnataka’s power game

BJP is preparing for no-confidence motion

Bommai has given a direct challenge to the government. He said that if the situation remains like this then BJP can bring a no-confidence motion. Legislature session is going to be held in Belagavi. This session will continue till December 8. If political instability increases then BJP will play its part. Bommai alleged that the administration in the state has come to a complete standstill. Farmers are upset and development work has stopped. Both the big leaders of Congress have made it a question of their prestige. He said that the government is running away from its responsibility. Blaming the Center has become their habit.

DK Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah: War of words broke out on social media

Even if both the leaders are meeting for breakfast. But the bitterness was clearly visible on social media. On Thursday, DK Shivakumar had posted a post on social media platform X. He had written that the greatest power in the world is to hold on to one’s tongue. He wrote that ‘Word power is world power’. This was seen as a direct reminder to Siddaramaiah of the promise. Siddaramaiah also posted in response to this. He wrote that words are not power unless they benefit people. CM wrote that the mandate is not for a moment but for the entire five years.