As the Congress grapples with an escalating leadership crisis in Karnataka, key decision-makers at the top of the party are weighing their options carefully. Sonia Gandhi, though semi-retired, prefers continuity with Siddaramaiah and may step in to placate the losing faction. Rahul Gandhi holds the decisive say but is torn between his attraction to younger leadership like DK Shivakumar and the strong Ahinda voter base backing Siddaramaiah. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge, wary of alienating Siddaramaiah, maintains a neutral stance but is seen by some as a potential compromise candidate. Priyanka Gandhi, whose views also hold weight, reportedly supports change only if it does not trigger internal damage. Together, these leaders form the core group navigating one of Congress’ biggest state-level crises.
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