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Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is in Delhi for discussions with Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders over a vacant Cabinet berth and possible ministerial changes. Lobbying has intensified over caste, regional, community and gender representation, while Minister B Nagendra’s resignation remains under consideration 

Karnataka Congress faces internal pressure over ministerial portfolio allocation, with several leaders lobbying for key departments. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is attempting to manage dissatisfaction among legislators, including denied Cabinet aspirants, ahead of the Assembly session and possible rebel meetings

The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has triggered widespread unrest within the Congress, with resignations, protests, bandh calls and threats of defection by disappointed MLAs. The party leadership is now working to pacify dissatisfied legislators as political pressure mounts across several districts

Senior Congress leader HK Patil described Ramalinga Reddy's resignation as a warning bell for the Karnataka government and urged party leaders to address the issue. Other Congress leaders expressed confidence that the matter would be resolved within the party

KPCC President BK Hariprasad sparked political discussion by stating that those seeking power may align with DK Shivakumar, while those focused on organisation should work with him. His remarks highlight internal Congress dynamics amid leadership roles in Karnataka

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar formally staked claim to form the next government after being unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has invited him to take oath as Chief Minister along with his Council of Ministers on June 3 at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru.

Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister in favour of DK Shivakumar marks the culmination of a long-running Congress power struggle

Senior Congress leaders met in Delhi amid intense speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar held discussions with the party high command as internal power-sharing debates intensified

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

Amid renewed speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the high command will resolve the issue after consultations with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar denied factionalism even as MLAs sought clarity on the alleged power-sharing pact

The Karnataka Congress has issued a disciplinary notice to MLA Shivaganga Basavaraju after his public claim that DK Shivakumar would become Chief Minister by December, stirring internal unrest. This development comes amid ongoing speculation over power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar, despite official denials of any transition plans.

Given the unique characteristics of the two party top leaders—Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his ambitious deputy DK Shivakumar—in State, the Congress now appears to be in a tight spot over how to manage a transition, assuming that is on the agenda

The AICC general secretary says any news that is circulated in the media about leadership change is only a figment of imagination

Congress MLA Ravikumar Ganiga called the actor ‘arrogant’ and ‘ungrateful’ after she and a few other Kannada actors did not attend the inauguration of the international film festival in Bengaluru

DK says Siddaramaiah is serving as Chief Minister for the second time and is doing a good job

CPI (M) politburo member calls upon working class, farmers to join hands to fight against violation of labour Acts

The Congress high command is also in a spot of bother over allegations against the Chief Ministers A Revanth Reddy and Siddaramaiah

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

Residents criticize the government for negligence and call for long-term, sustainable solutions.

Exit polls are sample-based and do not reflect the entire picture of a state, says Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.