CM buzz fuels fan tributes to Siddaramaiah, DKS
But beyond the individual fan edits, what perhaps resonated the most online were videos celebrating the camaraderie between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar since the Congress came to power in 2023. Meanwhile, supporters of D K Shivakumar leaned into his political journey and resilience. Several edits traced his rise from a student leader to one of the Congress party’s most influential faces in Karnataka politics. Clips of his speeches were stitched together with dramatic visuals, including edits featuring animated fire emojis in his eyes. Set to friendship-themed songs and emotional background music, the edits painted the two leaders less as rivals and more as political partners navigating Karnataka’s power corridors together. The internet, meanwhile, did not miss its lighter moments either. Amid the intense political chatter, users also joked about whether Shivakumar would finally shave his trademark beard if he eventually became chief minister.
The moment rumours began circulating that chief minister Siddaramaiah could step down and deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar might take over, supporters of both leaders flooded social media with edits, speeches, memes and emotional throwbacks. Within hours, timelines on X, Instagram and YouTube were packed with cinematic compilations celebrating the two Congress heavyweights.