Will the Chief Minister of Karnataka change? D.K. There was a stir due to the departure of Shivkumar and Kharge to Delhi, know what is the power formula for 2.5 years:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Suspense has once again deepened regarding the ‘chair’ in the Congress government of Karnataka. Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar (DK Shivakumar) National President of Congress on Sunday evening Mallikarjun Kharge Left for Delhi with. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah The visit, which came just after the BJP presented its record 17th budget, has fueled speculation whether the chief minister will be changed in the state after the budget session.

Why is there talk of changing the Chief Minister?

There are three main reasons believed to be behind the discussions about change of leadership in Karnataka:

Two and a half year agreement (2.5 Year Formula): Shivkumar supporters claim that at the time of government formation in 2023, the high command had promised to share the tenure between the two leaders. Siddaramaiah has completed half his term in November last year.

‘Dinner Diplomacy’ of MLAs: Recently, some MLAs loyal to Shivakumar had held a dinner meeting in Bengaluru, in which a strategy was made to go to Delhi after the end of the budget session (March 27) to demand that Shivakumar be made the CM.

Shivakumar’s ‘Power Show’: D.K. Shivkumar is hosting a dinner for all the MLAs on March 10 on the completion of his 6 years as state president, which is being seen as a display of his strength.

Siddaramaiah’s stance: ‘Whatever the high command says, will happen’

Amidst the ever increasing discussions, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has also broken his silence. Speaking to the media in Mysore, he said, “I am in the post as long as the party high command wants. If they ask me to step down, I will step down immediately. If they ask me to continue, I will also present the next budget.”

What does DK say? Shivkumar?

Before going to Delhi, Shivkumar did not pay much attention to these discussions. He said that he is going to Delhi in connection with a personal program and some organizational work of the party. However, he added that in politics “timing decides everything.”

Effect of Parliament session and budget session

Currently the budget session of Karnataka Assembly is going on which 27 March 2026 Will end on. Political experts believe that the Congress leadership will avoid any kind of change during the budget session so that the opposition does not get a chance to siege. The real movement can be seen in the beginning of April.