As the political climate in Karnataka reaches a boiling point, a viral prediction by a prominent Bagalkot-based astrologer has sent ripples through the ruling Congress party. According to the seer’s latest "Sankranti Forecast," Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is destined to occupy the Chief Minister’s chair before January 15, 2026, marking a definitive shift in the state's leadership.
The prediction doesn’t stop at the top post. It further suggests a strategic organizational overhaul where Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi—a powerful leader from the Kittur Karnataka region—will be appointed as the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), a role currently held by Shivakumar himself.
A "Divine" Timeline
The timing of this prediction is particularly significant. It aligns with the upcoming Makara Sankranti festival, a period often cited by local seers, including the famous Kodimath Swamiji, as a time of "great upheaval" and "cleansing" in the state’s administration. Supporters of D.K. Shivakumar have already begun citing "numerological luck" associated with dates like January 6th and 9th, suggesting that the stars and the high command's decisions may finally be aligning.
Satish Jarkiholi’s Rising Influence
The mention of Satish Jarkiholi as the next KPCC President is seen as a move to balance the state’s complex caste equations. As a prominent face of the ST community, Jarkiholi’s elevation would theoretically solidify the party’s base in North Karnataka while allowing Shivakumar to focus entirely on governance as Chief Minister.
Reaction from the Ground
While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has consistently maintained that the "High Command will decide," the frequent visits of MLAs to Delhi and secret dinner meetings in Belagavi suggest that the "astrological window" is being taken seriously by political aspirants. Skeptics, however, dismiss these claims as "psychological warfare" intended to pressure the party leadership.
Whether these celestial predictions manifest into political reality remains to be seen, but for now, all eyes in Karnataka are fixed on the January 15 deadline.
