Overview
- Urban development minister Byrathi Suresh said the chief minister’s post is not vacant and praised Siddaramaiah’s administration.
- Deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar urged party ranks not to “strain” over leadership speculation and focused on tasks such as MLC candidate selection and planning for Congress Bhavans.
- Former MP D K Suresh voiced a personal wish to see his brother Shivakumar as CM but stressed there is no lobbying and that the party will decide.
- Reports of a 2.5-year rotational arrangement remain unconfirmed as Siddaramaiah states he will complete his term subject to the high command’s decision.
- Dalit and tribal ministers are reviving a Dalit Unity Conference next month to thank voters, with fresh calls for Dalit representation even as leaders say Siddaramaiah should continue for the full term.