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Kharge shuts down Karnataka CM change rumors as Siddaramaiah stays for now
Politics
Published on 30 April 2026
The party says no leadership change without top-level talks
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has stepped in to quell speculation over a leadership shuffle in Karnataka, clarifying that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will continue for now. Kharge said any decision would be taken only after discussions with senior party leaders and that the leadership is currently focused on the existing administration, amid ongoing internal lobbying.
- Kharge confirms Siddaramaiah will remain CM for now
- Rumors of a leadership change have been publicly addressed
- Any future decision would require talks with senior leaders
- Party focus remains on the current administration
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