Kharge publicly admitted that a leadership crisis in Karnataka — a struggle between Siddaramaiah (CM) and D. K. Shivakumar (Deputy CM / state Congress boss) — is “an open secret.” He said the top Congress decision-makers — himself, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi — will sit together soon and decide how to resolve the matter.
Kharge promised that the central leadership will “mediate” and give the necessary “solution” to end the confusion.
He also suggested that a meeting between him and Rahul Gandhi may happen within the next 48 hours — after which both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar might be called to Delhi.
What Kharge actually said?
Mallikarjun Kharge’s real statement was:
“Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and I will fix it.”
or
“We will resolve the issue together.”
This was in reference to the internal Congress leadership conflict in Karnataka between Siddaramaiah and D. K. Shivakumar.
He was talking about political mediation, not meditation.
What Kharge (and Congress High Command) said — recent developments
On 26 November 2025, Kharge publicly acknowledged the leadership struggle: calling it an “open secret.” He said that he, along with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi — the top leadership of Congress — will sit together and “fix it.”
He said the Congress High Command will mediate and take a decision — after reviewing the situation carefully.
According to sources cited by the media, a meeting between Kharge and Rahul Gandhi could happen within “the next 48 hours.” Thereafter, both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar might be called to Delhi (possibly this week) for final deliberations.
Kharge had earlier said (on 25 Nov 2025) that the issue “cannot be discussed publicly,” signalling the party’s discomfort with internal debates being aired in media.
