Karnataka Congress MLAs Loyal to D.K. Shivakumar Meet to Discuss Leadership Change

Around 30 to 48 Congress MLAs loyal to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar gathered at a Bengaluru hotel to discuss leadership issues within the state party unit. The meeting, organized by MLA H.C. Balakrishna on his birthday, focused on urging the Congress high command to resolve ongoing leadership uncertainty and consider Shivakumar's elevation as Chief Minister. The group expressed concern that unresolved leadership disputes could affect the party's future prospects ahead of the upcoming budget session.