Karnataka BJP State chief B.Y. Vijayendra predicts internal rebellion in ruling Congress
Karnataka BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra has predicted an internal rebellion within the ruling Congress party, claiming that several MLAs and ministers are dissatisfied with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Vijayendra stated that while the BJP is aware of the instability, it has no current plans to attempt to unseat the government.
Why it matters
This reflects the volatile nature of regional political alliances and the ongoing power struggle in Karnataka state politics.
Karnataka BJP State chief B.Y. Vijayendra predicts internal rebellion in ruling Congress left BJP State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra File photo THE HINDU https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xggmpk/article71604437.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/B%20Y%20Vijayendra%20on%20Form%207.jpeg Dhiraj Shetty 10360 BJP State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra addressing mediapersons on the Form-7 controversy, in Bengaluru on October 2, 2026. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is trying to point an accusing finger at the Centre to divert public attention, says Karnataka BJP president BENGALURU BJP State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra claimed that dissidence in the ruling Congress in Karnataka had reached a flashpoint, and senior leaders as well as MLAs were set to rebel against Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Vijayendra claims 25 Congress MLAs, including Ministers, will jump ship ahead of Assembly polls storyline 1 Interacting with mediapersons on October 20 after participating in the Ayudha Pooja celebrations at the BJP office in Bengaluru, Mr. Vijayendra claimed, “Mr.
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