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Karnataka Political Crisis: Speculations about change of Chief Minister have once again intensified in Karnataka. Four senior ministers, considered close to CM Siddaramaiah, held a secret meeting on Tuesday (May 19) morning, after which political turmoil has again increased in the state. According to media reports, these four ministers, after a secret meeting, went to Tumakuru to attend a program on completion of three years of the Siddaramaiah government. The ministers who held the secret meeting are ministers HC Mahadevappa, BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan, K Venkatesh and Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi.

According to media reports, this meeting took place at the house of Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi. It is being said that the four ministers discussed the changing political situation in the state. This meeting took place a day after senior Congress MLA KN Rajanna suggested that if the party high command decides to change the leadership, then it should consider the name of Home Minister G Parameshwara for the post of Chief Minister.

Rumors of change in leadership intensify

However, Zameer Ahmed Khan has vehemently denied that he held any secret meeting with three other ministers. However, he said that everyone had met for breakfast before leaving for Tumkuru. On the other hand, hours before the event held in Tumakuru, state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited Tirupati temple to attend Balaji’s court, further escalating speculations that there are rumblings of leadership change in the state. It is being speculated that DK Shivakumar might have made vows for his coronation in the Tirupati temple.

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Meanwhile, the name of State Home Minister G Parameshwara has emerged as the possible successor of Siddaramaiah. Parmeshwar, who comes from the Dalit community, is a senior Congress leader. He has also previously been the President and Deputy CM of Karnataka Pradesh Congress. At the Tumakuru event, Siddaramaiah acknowledged and praised Parameshwara’s role in organizing the programme.

Situation of confusion in Congress

congress high command has not yet clarified the situation on change of leadership in the state, while there is a demand for an early solution within the state unit. Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have said that they will accept the decision of the high command, although their supporters are emphasizing their respective claims. Party leaders said successful mobilization at the Tumakuru event could strengthen Parameshwara’s position within the party. Shivakumar, a well-known leader of the Vokkaliga community, is staking his claim to the CM post after Siddaramaiah completes 30 months in office in November 2025.