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The political landscape in Karnataka is abuzz with speculation regarding a potential change in leadership within the Congress party. While Home Minister G Parameshwara has emphatically stated that there is no immediate prospect of a change in the Chief Minister's post, the recent developments surrounding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's legal battle and the open ambition of several Congress leaders have ignited rumors and fueled a behind-the-scenes power play.
Siddaramaiah is currently facing a legal challenge in the High Court, stemming from a petition he filed against the Governor's sanction for his prosecution in the MUDA site allotment case. This legal battle, coupled with the ongoing speculation about the Chief Minister's future, has emboldened several Congress leaders to publicly express their aspirations for the top post. While Parameshwara dismisses the current discussions as mere speculation and insists that the administration is functioning smoothly under Siddaramaiah's leadership, the public pronouncements of these aspiring leaders underscore the underlying tension and jockeying for position within the party.
Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D K Shivakumar is widely considered to be a frontrunner for the Chief Minister's post should a leadership change occur. However, other prominent figures such as Parameshwara himself, PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, and several senior Congress MLAs like M B Patil, Shivanand Patil, R V Deshpande, and Basavaraj Rayareddy, have also publicly expressed their ambition for the top leadership role. The open ambition of these party leaders, coupled with the media's attention and the public pronouncements, creates a dynamic environment of speculation and uncertainty within the Congress party in Karnataka.
Source: No question of CM change at present: Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara clarifies