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A leadership change in Karnataka appears imminent with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expected to resign following discussions with the Congress high command. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is widely tipped to succeed him, even as the party officially denies any decision on leadership transition

Parameshwara is the senior-most leader hailing from the Dalit community after AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge from the state.