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Bengaluru, November 27, 2025: The ongoing tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Shivakumar erupted into an open war of words on Thursday, sharpening the debate over who will lead the state for the remaining term of the Congress government.As the government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year tenure on November 20, Siddaramaiah reiterated that he intends to complete the full term. Shivakumar, however, renewed his push for a leadership change, widely seen as a reminder of the unconfirmed power-sharing pact reportedly discussed in 2023.In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said, “The mandate given by the…