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Three senior Congress leaders absent from Siddaramaiah's Ahinda camp meeting, fuelling split rumours
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 02:39 PM
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Three senior Karnataka Congress leaders did not attend a recent Ahinda camp gathering led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, prompting speculation about internal discord.
Bengaluru, Karnataka – A gathering of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Ahinda camp on Thursday saw the notable absence of three senior Congress leaders, a development that political observers are interpreting as a sign of possible fissures within the state party's core group.
The meeting, intended to consolidate support for the Ahinda agenda ahead of upcoming electoral contests, proceeded without the three leaders, whose names were not disclosed in the initial report. Party insiders said the missing members are influential figures in the Karnataka Congress hierarchy, and their non‑attendance has raised questions about alignment with Siddaramaiah's leadership.
Sources close to the party suggested that internal disagreements over strategy and candidate selection may be contributing to the rift, though no official statement has been released. The Ahinda camp, which focuses on inclusive development for marginalized communities, remains a pivotal platform for the Congress in the state.
Analysts note that such absences, especially before critical phases of the election cycle, could impact the party's cohesion and voter outreach. The Congress leadership is expected to address the issue in forthcoming internal meetings.
The episode underscores the challenges faced by Siddaramaiah as he navigates factional dynamics while steering the party's campaign in Karnataka.
The meeting, intended to consolidate support for the Ahinda agenda ahead of upcoming electoral contests, proceeded without the three leaders, whose names were not disclosed in the initial report. Party insiders said the missing members are influential figures in the Karnataka Congress hierarchy, and their non‑attendance has raised questions about alignment with Siddaramaiah's leadership.
Sources close to the party suggested that internal disagreements over strategy and candidate selection may be contributing to the rift, though no official statement has been released. The Ahinda camp, which focuses on inclusive development for marginalized communities, remains a pivotal platform for the Congress in the state.
Analysts note that such absences, especially before critical phases of the election cycle, could impact the party's cohesion and voter outreach. The Congress leadership is expected to address the issue in forthcoming internal meetings.
The episode underscores the challenges faced by Siddaramaiah as he navigates factional dynamics while steering the party's campaign in Karnataka.