Congress MLAs Loyal to DK Shivakumar Meet in Bengaluru Amid Leadership Speculation

Around 30 to 48 Congress MLAs loyal to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar convened at a private Bengaluru hotel, reportedly to celebrate an MLA's birthday. The meeting included ministers and senior leaders and sparked speculation about a power tussle within the Karnataka Congress between the Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah camps. While some sources describe it as a political consolidation, Congress leadership has denied any internal rift, emphasizing state-level management of issues.