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CM Siddaramaiah ready to ‘sacrifice power’ or continue, as per Rahul's directions: Rajanna
Apr-28-2026

Amid the ongoing leadership tussle, K.N Rajanna, a former Karnataka Minister and close aide of Siddaramaiah, said the Chief Minister was ready to ‘sacrifice power’ or continue in the top post, based on the directions of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

The development comes amid speculations within the party and political circles about a possible decision on leadership change and cabinet reshuffle after May 4, once the results for assembly elections in four states and one union territory, along with bypolls to two assembly segments in Karnataka, are announced.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Rajanna said, ‘The Chief Minister has an open mind and has said he will abide by the directions of the high command and Rahul Gandhi, and that everyone should cooperate. The CM has repeatedly reiterated that he will abide by Rahul Gandhi’s directives and suggested that everyone follow the decision. All ministers have agreed to it’.

When asked whether supporters of Siddaramaiah demanded that he continue as CM, and if he steps down, that an AHINDA leader should take over, the former Karnataka Minister said the matter is for the high command to decide.

Rajanna stressed that resolving the ongoing uncertainty would benefit the state and urged the party leadership not to allow the confusion to persist. He also insisted that if the chief minister is changed, there should be a ‘Dalit CM’ in Karnataka. Rajanna also expressed confidence that the party will take appropriate decisions after examining all aspects. AHINDA (Kannada acronym for minorities, backward classes, and Dalits) is considered as the strong support base of Siddaramaiah and also the Congress party. 

When asked whether the party president should also be changed, Rajanna said that everything has to change. He said, ‘If the ministers have to change, why shouldn’t the party president. Everything will be decided by high command’. Shivakumar is the state Congress President and has completed six years in the post.

Regarding the demand for cabinet reshuffle, Rajanna said there is an expectation within both the party and the public that the administration should be sensitised more, and there is nothing wrong in new people getting opportunities.

PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Monday met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary (in charge of Karnataka) Randeep Surjewala in New Delhi and requested them to address the speculation regarding the change of leadership in the state. Subsequently Social Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa too met the party leadership in Delhi. Both Jarkiholi and Mahadevappa are considered close to Siddaramaiah.


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