Shivakumar Loyalists Push for Leadership Change in Karnataka Congress

• Supporters of Deputy CM D K Shivakumar met to strategize for his elevation to the Chief Minister's post.
• Magadi MLA H C Balakrishna organized the gathering of "nearly 40 like-minded MLAs" to end "confusion regarding power sharing."
• MLAs expressed frustration over constant discussions on leadership change in their constituencies and urged the high command to intervene.
• The loyalists demand a final decision from the high command to resolve the leadership row, hinting at potential damage to the party's future.
• The power tussle intensified as the Congress government completed two-and-a-half years, with unconfirmed reports of a power-sharing agreement.