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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is set to visit New Delhi amid speculation over discussions with the Congress high command on portfolio allocation for 19 newly inducted ministers. Party leaders are also working to address discontent among legislators left out of the cabinet

The Congress high command's approval of the Karnataka cabinet expansion has revived expectations of a Telangana cabinet expansion. Aspirants are intensifying lobbying efforts amid speculation over vacant berths, portfolio reshuffles and the possible induction of Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's repeated remarks about remaining in office until 2034 have reportedly sparked discontent within the Telangana Congress. Party leaders maintain that the Congress high command alone decides the Chief Minister, citing Kerala and Karnataka as recent examples.

The Congress high command held marathon consultations in New Delhi with Telangana leaders to address infighting, poor coordination between the government and party organisation, and dissatisfaction among cadres.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar arrived in New Delhi to discuss escalating portfolio discontent within his newly formed cabinet. Accompanied by disgruntled minister K.H. Muniyappa, Shivakumar seeks high command intervention to pacify senior leaders dissatisfied with their ministerial assignments

The resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, following directives from the Congress High Command, has ignited a fierce political showdown. While the BJP claimed the move signals internal collapse, Congress leaders defended the transition, ending weeks of leadership speculation in the state

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he politely declined the Congress high command’s offer for a Rajya Sabha seat, asserting his commitment to state politics. He said he would continue serving as Varuna MLA and remain active in public life and political battles

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he has resigned from his post, stating that he acted in line with directions from the Congress high command. He confirmed submitting his resignation to the Governor’s office and thanked party leaders for the opportunity to serve

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the Governor’s office in Bengaluru and informed cabinet colleagues that Deputy CM D K Shivakumar would succeed him following Congress high command directions. Shivakumar, accompanied by ministers, met Siddaramaiah during an emotional farewell gathering

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Congress high command in Delhi amid speculation of leadership change. Ministers expressed confidence confusion would be resolved, while party leaders stressed unity and adherence to high command’s decision

Congress has chosen VD Satheesan as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister after intense internal deliberations in Delhi. The veteran legislator, known for his sharp Assembly performances and role as Leader of Opposition, represents a generational shift as the party seeks renewed political momentum in Kerala

Mallikarjun Kharge said there is no immediate change in Karnataka leadership, affirming Siddaramaiah will continue as CM. Amid speculation and factional claims supporting D. K. Shivakumar, Kharge stressed any decision rests with the party high command

TPCC working president T. Jagga Reddy urged the Congress high command to recognise former minister T. Jeevan Reddy’s decade-long loyalty, appealing to AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud to ensure he receives due respect.

Telangana Congress leaders are increasingly worried over the party high command’s silence amid controversies involving Cabinet Ministers, internal dissent and the Singareni tenders issue, with no visible intervention or corrective action despite mounting criticism and adverse reports

For now, the embers of the fragile egos remain unaddressed, with the hope that the warring groups will not precipitate matters until the 2028 Assembly elections

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to visit Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting on December 2, signalling a temporary halt in their leadership tussle. The Congress high command is seen pushing for unity ahead of the Belagavi legislature session

Former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav hit out at Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, saying the Congress high command would decide the Jubilee Hills bye-election candidate. Defending his claim, he cited his seniority and questioned why other leaders’ families could hold multiple posts.

Internal bickering in Choppadandi Congress surfaced with the preventive custody of BC Cell district president Kusa Ravinder before MLA Medipally Satyam’s tour. Ravinder, who had accused the MLA of illegal activities, vowed to escalate the issue to the high command

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy renewed his attack on the Congress high command for denying him a cabinet berth, questioning why Nalgonda was overlooked despite similar representation in Khammam. He urged the party to honour its promise and avoid discrimination in development works.

Party leaders also pointed out that even when the Congress government announced nominated posts earlier, all three allotted to the erstwhile Medak district went to leaders from Sangareddy alone.