Overview
- More than 10 MLAs and at least one minister from the DK Shivakumar camp traveled to New Delhi, with a group meeting Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and planning talks with K. C. Venugopal to press for the top post for Shivakumar.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed talk of a 'November revolution,' said his position is secure, and signaled continuity by asserting he will present a 17th state budget next year.
- Shivakumar hinted he may give up the KPCC presidency while assuring a frontline role, publicly distanced himself from the Delhi push, and said MLAs have the right to meet the leadership.
- Senior leaders aligned with Siddaramaiah held a closed-door huddle warning the public tussle is hurting the party and urging the high command to clarify the leadership question.
- Consultations are continuing with Kharge expected in Bengaluru, and multiple accounts from within the party say a cabinet reshuffle or change of guard remains unconfirmed and could be delayed until after the next budget cycle.