In Karnataka, the Congress leadership is once again projecting unity amid ongoing speculation over internal power tussles. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar held another breakfast meeting today, this time at Shivakumar’s residence in Bengaluru. The warm reception—handshakes, greetings, and blessings exchanged with family members—was captured on camera and circulated widely, fueling talk of renewed harmony within the state government. D.K. Shivakumar stated after the meeting that he and the Chief Minister would “continue working as one team,” echoing a similar sentiment expressed during their previous breakfast meeting weeks ago. The Congress high command has been working silently behind the scenes to settle differences between the two leaders, particularly over Shivakumar’s long-standing ambition for the Chief Minister’s chair. While today’s images suggest a coordinated show of unity, political observers remain cautious. Questions persist over whether these gestures can truly put an end to the rumblings within Karnataka Congress. The underlying tension around leadership transition—one that Shivakumar’s supporters continue to hope for—still lingers beneath the surface. For now, the Congress is keen to project stability as the Siddaramaiah–Shivakumar duo seeks to reassure the party, the public, and the opposition that governance remains on track.

