Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara expressed his aspirations for a "political promotion" to Chief Minister in 2026, stating his ambitions are in the hands of the Congress high command. He indicated that a decision by the party leadership would lead to this outcome. Parameshwara's remarks come amid ongoing speculation about a potential change in Karnataka's Chief Minister, fueled by a power-sharing agreement between the current CM and Deputy CM, and internal demands for a Dalit CM.