News Update : 'Word' war: K'taka CM tussle turns ugly; Sidda takes open potshot at DKS - TOI NEWS DESK

Karnataka's top Congress leaders, chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar, engaged in a public spat on social media. Shivakumar alluded to a "secret deal" for a rotational chief ministership, while Siddaramaiah countered by emphasizing his commitment to a full five-year term and highlighting fulfilled promises. This open conflict signals a significant escalation beyond their supporters' verbal exchanges. Karnataka's top Congress leaders, chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar, engaged in a public spat on social media. Shivakumar alluded to a "secret deal" for a rotational chief ministership, while Siddaramaiah countered by emphasizing his commitment to a full five-year term and highlighting fulfilled promises. This open conflict signals a significant escalation beyond their supporters' verbal exchanges. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/word-and-world-play-in-karnataka-congress-cm-siddaramaiah-responds-to-dks-takes-open-potshots-at-his-deputy/articleshow/125616927.cms Date: 2025-11-27T14:15:36.000Z