Karnataka: DK Shivakumar's dinner fuels CM power tussle rumors

• Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hosted a dinner meeting with over 30 Congress legislators and ministers.
• Expelled BJP MLAs ST Somashekhar and Shivaram Hebbar also attended the dinner.
• The meeting fueled speculation about a power tussle within the ruling Congress over the Chief Minister's post.
• This dinner followed a similar gathering hosted by CM Siddaramaiah's allies a day prior.
• Speculation about a CM change at the government's halfway mark was rife, but the high command reportedly directed no leadership change.

Why It Matters: Highlights internal power struggles within Karnataka's ruling Congress.