The political heat in Karnataka is set to rise as the State Legislature convenes for its crucial 10-day Winter Session at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi starting December 8, 2025. This session, held in the regional capital of Kittur Karnataka, will serve as a high-stakes arena where the government must navigate escalating demands for North Karnataka development, fend off a determined opposition, and manage internal political pressures surrounding a potential Cabinet reshuffle. With security heightened following past protest escalations, the focus remains firmly on legislative action amidst the political drama.
The Political Storm: Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz
Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Rivalry in the Spotlight
Despite public denials, intense speculation about an impending Cabinet reshuffle looms large over the session. The timing is critical, with CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar recently engaging in parallel meetings with the Congress high command in Delhi.
- Internal Pressure: The Congress government is reportedly debating whether to induct new faces or replace up to a dozen sitting ministers to address regional and caste imbalances ahead of upcoming elections.
- Power Dynamics: Any decision on the reshuffle is likely to be a defining moment in the power-sharing arrangement between the CM and DCM, and the Opposition (BJP) is poised to seize on any sign of internal rift to disrupt the session’s proceedings.
North Karnataka Development and Protest Pressure
The Core Agenda for Belagavi
Holding the session in Belagavi places the long-pending development demands of the North Karnataka region front and center, putting pressure on the government to deliver concrete outcomes.
- Separate Statehood Demand: The controversial demand for a separate North Karnataka state has resurfaced, with some elected representatives writing to the CM citing administrative efficiency and perceived injustice.
- Farmer Agitation: Security has been significantly tightened in anticipation of large-scale protests, particularly by the Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha, demanding resolution on issues like crop loss compensation and pending farmer demands. The district administration has already identified designated zones near the Suvarna Soudha for these expected agitations.
Key Legislative and Oversight Items
Bills and Committee Reports on the Floor
Beyond the political and protest dynamics, the government is expected to prioritize several key legislative discussions:
- Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: Sources indicate a strong likelihood of this significant bill being tabled, aimed at restructuring the administration and governance of the state capital.
- Committee Reports: The CM has directed various Cabinet Sub-Committees, including those related to the Justice John Michael D’Cunha’s report on COVID-19 medicine procurement, to submit their findings swiftly for discussion during the session.
- New Policies: The recently approved Karnataka Space Technology Policy 2025β2030 and the Karnataka Information Technology Policy 2025β2030 are also expected to come up for legislative oversight and debate.
The 10-day session promises to be a fiery and consequential period for Karnataka politics, setting the tone for governance and party unity in the lead-up to the next Lok Sabha polls.
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