Pratap Simha accuses Siddaramaiah of reviving AHINDA politics to pressure Shivakumar

Pratap Simha | Photo Credit: File Photo Pratap Simha, Former MP, alleged that former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was seeking to revive the AHINDA movement to exert pressure on Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and destabilise his government.Speaking to presspersons while participating in the ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra in Kampli taluk on Monday, Mr. Simha alleged that Mr. Siddaramaiah was reviving the AHINDA plank as Mr. Shivakumar was no longer heeding his views.Mr. Simha said differences within the Congress had become more visible, with senior leaders, including Minister Satish Jarkiholi, questioning Mr. Siddaramaiah’s leadership. He also said the alleged poor turnout at the convention held at Bengaluru’s Palace Grounds indicated a decline in Mr. Siddaramaiah’s support.Accusing Mr. Siddaramaiah of giving priority to his son’s political future over the interests of backward communities and Dalits, Mr. Simha alleged that senior leaders such as former Ministers H.C. Mahadevappa and Tanveer Sait had been sidelined. Published - September 07, 2026 08:40 pm IST