Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces growing internal pressure within the state Congress unit amid corruption charges related to a land scam. Multiple Congress leaders, including Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Home Minister G Parameshwara, and others have positioned themselves as potential successors, creating a rift in the party. Channagiri MLA Shivaganga Basavaraj and former CM Basavaraj Bommai have criticized the public jockeying for the chief minister's post, urging for party unity and discipline. The conflict has been exacerbated by Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot's sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah, which has been contested in the High Court. While some leaders rally behind Siddaramaiah, others like MB Patil and Shivanand Patil engage in verbal duels over seniority and eligibility for the top post. Meanwhile, the state faces significant governance challenges including heavy rainfall, student issues, and malnutrition, which critics argue are being neglected due to internal power struggles.