The Congress is in a fix in Karnataka. Both the Chief minister and Deputy CM are at loggerhead over power as the deputy wants to replace the leader, who is in no mood to oblige. The mutual agreement between the two for a mid-term change of guard appears to be out of sync. Fortunately, both have brokered peace and put up a united face during the breakfast meeting at the CM’s residence. Karnataka is among the three states where the Congress is still in power, and it is important that the party retains its footprint in the southern state where the BJP is a formidable force. The BJP is closely watching the development and waiting for every opportunity to wrest power in the State. The high command is delaying its role to intervene and allowing the situation to drift. It must sit both leaders down and insist on a solution even if it may draft the services of leaders with grassroots connections who can articulate the party position on the question of leadership. Immediate and definitive action is the need of the hour in Karnataka.
