In Delhi Meet on Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi and Kharge Weigh 'Pros and Cons' of Party Decision: Sources

After months of tension between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar, the Congress appears to have Karnataka mamaged to broker a "truce" between the two leaders. Sources suggest that the grand old party may take a decision regarding the state government and the party leadership in the state "within the next two days"."Rahul Gandhi and (Congress President) Mallikarjun Kharge held an important discussion on state politics at the latter's residence. A decision regarding state politics is expected within the next two days. There is a possibility of decisions on both the government and KPCC positions," a party source told Times Now.The source added that both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi."The meeting

discussed not only the government but also the party leadership. The pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages of the upcoming decisions were discussed in the meeting," he added.During the meeting at Kharge's residence, all issues in the Karnataka Congress were discussed, the source said.

It is learnt that Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are expected to hold another round of talks tomorrow."There is a possibility that Sonia Gandhi will also participate in tomorrow’s meeting," the source added.Opposition in Karnataka questions Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar 'Truce'The opposition BJP and JD(S) in Karnataka meanwhile claimed the "truce" may not bring back normalcy in the party unit after months of tension between the two Congress leaders.Speaking to reporters, BJP leader R Ashoka said Siddaramaiah is unwilling to relinquish his position while Shivakumar has repeatedly asserted that he was promised the CM post for two and half years.According to Ashoka, Shivakumar has even clearly stated that the power-sharing deal was agreed upon in the presence of six people."If the Congress high command had power and it had the guts then it should have asserted its authority and said that there was power sharing agreement and it will decide it but it has now become weak,” the leader of opposition in the state assembly alleged.

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In a post on 'X' Ashoka said, “Rather than a 'Breakfast Meeting' it should be called as a ‘truce meeting’ between the commanders of two warring factions constantly throwing barbs at each other and sharpening their knives on a daily basis.”Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy also dismissed the meeting, saying, “After the tussle, their relation broke. Can a broken relationship improve over a breakfast?”Union Minister and JD(S) second-in-command H D Kumaraswamy took a swipe, advising the CM and the Deputy CM not to hoodwink people and let them be at peace.“We don’t know how many people would have turned mad after seeing their drama,” Kumaraswamy told reporters.