To avoid Rajasthan-like crisis, Congress opts for compromise over disruption in Karnataka

The Congress high command is reportedly seeking a compromise to avoid a Rajasthan-like political crisis in Karnataka by potentially replacing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. The party aims to manage competing power centers and caste equations carefully to prevent factional instability and protect its electoral prospects in 2028.

By MANUAIYAPPA KANATHANDA