Karnataka politics may be headed toward a dramatic reset as intense speculation grows over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s possible resignation. Reports suggest the Congress high command is working on a transition formula that could see Deputy CM DK Shivakumar take over as Chief Minister while Siddaramaiah moves to the Rajya Sabha in a national role. The political suspense deepened after marathon meetings in Delhi involving Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and top Karnataka Congress leaders. Sources claim Rahul Gandhi reminded the leadership about the reported “2.5-year power-sharing promise,” reigniting debate over the long-rumoured rotational CM arrangement between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha and warned that the West Asia conflict has triggered a serious global energy crisis impacting India’s oil, gas and trade routes. He said ships are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with Indian crew among those affected, while one crore Indians living in Gulf nations remain a major concern. Modi said India is in contact with Iran, Israel and the United States pushing for de-escalation and reopening key shipping lanes. The government is also sourcing crude oil and gas from alternative markets to avoid supply disruptions.