Karnataka Deputy CM Meets Congress Leaders Amid Leadership Speculation, Inaugurates Development Projects

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited New Delhi with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to meet senior party leaders amid speculation about a possible leadership change following the 2026-27 state budget. Shivakumar, who laid foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Kalaburagi, emphasized his focus on tangible development and denied plans to challenge the current chief minister. The Congress leadership has not announced any change in state leadership.