DK Shivakumar Meets Congress Leaders in Delhi Amid Karnataka Leadership Speculation

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has been in Delhi for several days, meeting Congress high command amid speculation of a leadership reshuffle in the state. He declined to disclose details of his discussions with senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, emphasizing routine political and government work. Shivakumar asserted he has the support of all 140 party MLAs and described the ongoing leadership talks as resolved or under discussion, saying "time will tell" the outcomes. The speculation follows the Congress government crossing its halfway tenure mark in November 2025.