New Delhi: Just a day after stepping down as Karnataka Chief Minister, senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, setting off fresh political speculation within the party.
The meeting comes at a sensitive time for the Karnataka Congress, with leadership changes already dominating political discussions across the state. While the party is preparing for a transition in government leadership, Siddaramaiah’s visit to Delhi has drawn attention to what role he may continue to play behind the scenes.
According to party sources, Siddaramaiah discussed several issues with the Congress high command, including cabinet representation, the future of his supporters in the government, and the party’s strategy in Karnataka ahead of upcoming political battles. The veteran leader is believed to have sought a stronger voice in key decisions even after leaving the chief minister’s post.
Despite rumours about a possible shift to national politics, Siddaramaiah has made it clear that he is not stepping away from Karnataka. He has said he wants to remain active in state politics and continue working for the people who supported him over the years.
The leadership change is seen as a major moment for the Congress in Karnataka. While the party hopes for a smooth transition, political observers believe balancing different power centres within the state unit may not be easy.
For now, Siddaramaiah’s Delhi visit has only added more curiosity to Karnataka’s fast changing political story.
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