Overview
- Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on November 15 and publicly stated they discussed the Bihar setback, not Karnataka cabinet changes.
- Party sources say Siddaramaiah is expected to seek an appointment with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday, and he has also requested a meeting with the prime minister the same day.
- DK Shivakumar remained in Delhi after canceling a Hyderabad trip and has sought time with Rahul Gandhi, as both Karnataka leaders deny any leadership rift.
- Insiders report pressure for a cabinet revamp before the December 8 Assembly session, with talk of replacing 8–12 ministers to address regional and caste balance, as legislators lobby for berths.
- One outlet reported unnamed sources claiming Siddaramaiah received a green signal for a reshuffle under a ‘Kamaraj model’ with 10–12 new faces, a claim not confirmed by on-record statements.