Recent political developments in Karnataka have led to speculation about fractures within Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's inner circle. The latest incident involves the removal of Naseer Ahmed from his position as political secretary, effective immediately. His appointment, which began on June 1, 2023, was withdrawn following concerns raised after the April 9 bypoll in Davangere. Reports suggest that Ahmed and other minority leaders may have undermined the party's interests by allegedly supporting a candidate from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) instead of the Congress nominee. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar noted that Ahmed failed to fulfill his responsibilities, which influenced the chief minister's decision. This incident follows the earlier removal of another aide, K Govind Raj, and the resignation of Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna due to controversial remarks about vote theft in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. While party officials deny any internal rifts, the exit of several key figures raises concerns about the power dynamics within the Karnataka Congress.