Karnataka's power clash sparks economic freefall
Karnataka's leadership crisis between CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar is eroding the state's industrial dominance. Despite public claims of unity, stalled mega-projects, missed investments, and rising competitor states highlight deep governance paralysis. Spiritual leaders backing Shivakumar and ongoing power crisis further unsettle investors, pushing Karnataka behind TN, AP in growth race.