Karnataka Congress Crisis Deepens as Factional Rift Surfaces
A group of Congress legislators from Karnataka, demonstrating their allegiance to state party chief D K Shivakumar, have established a camp in the national capital amid growing internal tensions within the party's Karnataka unit. The MLAs arrived in Delhi on Sunday night in what appears to be a strategic move to assert their political influence.
Failed Attempts to Meet Top Leadership
The visiting legislators made concerted efforts to secure meetings with two key Congress national figures: General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal and General Secretary (in charge Karnataka) Randeep Surjewala. However, according to sources familiar with the developments, the MLAs were unable to obtain appointments with either of these senior leaders.
This failure to gain audience with the party's decision-makers highlights the complex dynamics at play within the Congress organization. The timing of the Delhi visit, coming amid ongoing discussions about leadership roles and power distribution in Karnataka, suggests coordinated political maneuvering by Shivakumar loyalists.
Political Implications and Future Scenarios
The presence of Karnataka Congress MLAs in Delhi without successful engagement with party leadership raises significant questions about the resolution of internal conflicts. This development occurs against the backdrop of persistent speculation about power-sharing arrangements and position allocations within the Karnataka government and party apparatus.
Political observers note that such public demonstrations of factional loyalty could potentially weaken the party's unified front in Karnataka. The inability of these MLAs to meet with central leadership figures might indicate either scheduling conflicts or deliberate avoidance, both scenarios carrying different political implications.
As of November 24, 2025, the situation remains fluid with no immediate resolution in sight. The continued presence of these legislators in Delhi suggests they are prepared for extended negotiations or demonstrations of support for their preferred leader.
