Karnataka CM-designate D K Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah will meet the Congress high command in Delhi on June 1 to finalise Cabinet formation. Intense lobbying continues for ministerial posts, deputy CM positions, and portfolio allocation ahead of the June 3 swearing-in
Tensions surface in Kerala Congress ahead of government formation as leaders attempt to placate senior leader Ramesh Chennithala after he was overlooked for Chief Minister in favour of V D Satheesan. The party is working to ensure unity and smooth cabinet allocation before swearing-in