"One advice from Priyanka Gandhi and the power equation of Karnataka has changed!

"One advice from Priyanka Gandhi and the power equation of Karnataka has changed! The long-drawn political tussle in Karnataka Congress over the chief minister's post seems to be reaching its final stage. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a crucial meeting with cabinet ministers on Thursday, gave clear indications that he would fully accept the decision of the party high command. During the meeting, he said that "I will do what Rahul Gandhi says" and that he was ready to step down if the party wants to give a chance to a new leadership. He also thanked all his cabinet colleagues.

According to sources, Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra played a very important role in this whole episode. It is being told that Priyanka Gandhi had been constantly telling the party leadership that the party should stand with the leaders who stand firmly with the party even in the most difficult times. He specifically voiced his opinion in support of D. K. Shivakumar, saying that in the event of a leadership change, instead of considering any other face, D. K. Shivakumar should be given a chance.

"There was a long-standing discussion within the Congress that the post of Chief Minister would be changed after two-and-a-half years under the so-called" "rotation formula" "at the time of elections." There is a raging debate in the party on this. However, now the situation seems to be changing rapidly.

Sources also say that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi were also in favour of a leadership change. Rahul Gandhi held separate and joint meetings with both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar in the recent past. Rahul Gandhi had appealed to the two leaders to maintain party unity and not allow any public controversy.

Now after the clear signs of Siddaramaiah's resignation, it is almost certain that DK Shivakumar can become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. If that happens, it will not only be a major shift in the balance of power in the Karnataka Congress, but also a strong indication of Priyanka Gandhi's growing political role in the party leadership.