Karnataka Congress Faces Leadership Speculation as Shivakumar Loyalists Lobby for CM Post

In Karnataka, loyalists of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar held a private dinner meeting to discuss promoting him to the Chief Minister post amid ongoing leadership speculation. Around 30 MLAs attended, with plans to lobby the Congress high command, including a possible Delhi visit. Shivakumar, however, urged MLAs not to lobby on his behalf, emphasizing personal aspirations should be pursued individually. His brother D.K. Suresh acknowledged Shivakumar's potential but refrained from confirming leadership changes, calling for patience within the party.