Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Holds Dinner Meeting Amid Congress Leadership Tussle

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a dinner meeting with 14 cabinet ministers to discuss upcoming bypolls, internal reservation issues, and a potential cabinet reshuffle amid an ongoing power struggle within the ruling Congress. The meeting, seen as an effort to consolidate support, comes amid factional divisions and speculation about a leadership change involving Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Parallel informal gatherings among party groups highlight internal tensions ahead of local elections.