Karnataka Was A Message. Rahul Gandhi Tests New Playbook For Lok Sabha Battle

Friday, 29 May 2026Newsdesk

Congress' Karnataka leadership swap, driven by Rahul Gandhi, signals a shift from factional drift to decisive control, with learnings from Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh suggesting the party is prioritising winnability for its 2029 strategy.

New Delhi 29 May 2026

As per news report of NDTV,The Karnataka leadership swap - DK Shivakumar for Siddaramaiah, a switch in the making since November last year - was pushed past the finishing line by Rahul Gandhi, sources told NDTV Friday. Rahul Gandhi, sources said, spoke to both men on Monday and Tuesday, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, party boss Mallikarjun Kharge, and General Secretary KC Venugopal.

Source - NDTV