Congress Denies Siddaramaiah Rajya Sabha Offer Amid Karnataka CM Speculation

Karnataka politics has entered a fresh phase of speculation after reports claimed the Congress high command may have suggested a Rajya Sabha role for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, even as the party officially denied any leadership tussle or immediate change in the state government. The reports come amid renewed discussion over a possible power-sharing understanding between Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, whose supporters have long pushed for a larger role for him in Karnataka. Congress leaders, however, have dismissed the buzz as speculation and maintained that the state leadership remains united. The reported proposal is being viewed as a possible “honourable transition” plan, under which Siddaramaiah could move to national politics while Shivakumar may get a chance to lead the state. Still, no official confirmation has been issued by the Congress high command. The development has triggered intense debate in Karnataka’s political circles, with analysts saying any leadership move would need to balance caste equations, governance stability, party unity and the Congress’s national strategy. For now, Siddaramaiah continues as Chief Minister, while the party attempts to control rumours and prevent internal differences from becoming a public crisis.