Breakfast Meeting Eases Tensions: Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar Strike Truce Amid Ongoing Power Tussle
In a significant development that could steady the political landscape in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar held a crucial breakfast meeting today, signalling a clear attempt to ease the growing chill in their relationship and reduce internal friction within the ruling party.
For weeks, Karnataka’s political corridors have buzzed with speculation over an intensifying power tussle between the two top leaders—rooted in governance priorities, cabinet coordination, and future leadership ambitions. Party insiders had expressed concern that the simmering tensions could impact administrative coherence and public confidence.
However, today’s meeting appears to have thawed the frost.
According to reliable sources, the conversation was “candid but constructive,” with both leaders agreeing on the importance of presenting a united front in the interest of stability, governance efficiency, and the party’s image at the national level. The breakfast interaction reportedly revolved around strengthening coordination mechanisms, streamlining communication channels, and ensuring that internal disagreements do not spill into the public domain.
Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar reaffirmed their commitment to the coalition’s broader vision for Karnataka’s development, focusing on welfare schemes, economic revival, and administrative transparency. Party leadership in New Delhi is also believed to have encouraged this rapprochement, emphasizing the need for cohesion ahead of key political milestones.
Political observers say the meeting may not erase all underlying differences, but it marks a notable reset—a symbolic handshake at a time when unity is critical. For now, the ruling establishment hopes this truce will quiet internal murmurs and reinforce public trust.
WorldNow.co.in will continue to track developments closely as Karnataka’s political dynamics evolve.




































