Overview
- Shivakumar canceled his planned January 18 departure for Davos citing political and administrative engagements in New Delhi and Bengaluru, according to his office.
- He has scheduled meetings with AICC functionaries and has been named an observer for the Assam assembly elections, as reported by News18.
- He is leading Karnataka’s push against the Union government on MGNREGA ahead of a five-day special Assembly session beginning January 22.
- Industries minister M B Patil is slated to attend the Davos summit from January 19–23 to pitch Karnataka and present investment progress, according to PTI.
- The shift unfolds as leadership speculation continues within the Karnataka Congress following reports of a 2023 power-sharing understanding.