Overview
- Several legislators who met party leaders in New Delhi said the All India Congress Committee will take the final call and urged a prompt resolution.
- Party sources said six pro‑Shivakumar MLAs traveled on Sunday, after about ten MLAs met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge last week.
- Some lawmakers voiced strong confidence that DK Shivakumar will be elevated, while reiterating they will accept whatever the leadership decides.
- Shivakumar publicly denied summoning the MLAs or directing the trip and suggested some may be seeking ministerial berths.
- MLAs also pressed for a cabinet refresh with opportunities for younger faces, with one saying they received indications this would be considered and that a decision is expected soon.