Overview
- Siddaramaiah said he has sought time with Rahul Gandhi and plans to be in New Delhi on November 15, noting any reshuffle would follow approval from the party leadership.
- Congress sources indicated detailed discussions on changes to the Karnataka cabinet are expected after the November 14 Bihar Assembly results.
- Close aides to the Chief Minister told The Hindu the Congress Legislature Party should determine any leadership change, arguing Siddaramaiah was elected by the CLP and should serve the full term.
- Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has previously maintained the party high command would decide on leadership questions, underscoring a growing internal tussle.
- Two cabinet seats remain vacant after the resignations of K N Rajanna and B Nagendra, while unconfirmed reports point to a larger reshuffle and rival camps mobilising events, including an OBC convention on November 19.