DK Shivakumar Reconsiders Davos Visit After Party Nod, Cites 'State Interest'

• Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar is likely to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, reversing his earlier cancellation.
• He received permission from the Congress party leadership in Delhi and was urged by CM Siddaramaiah and Rahul Gandhi to attend.
• Shivakumar emphasized the decision was 'in the interest of the state' and to fix high-level appointments with global investors.
• His initial cancellation was due to official engagements in Delhi and Bengaluru, including AICC meetings and the MGNREGA campaign.
• The WEF Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, focuses on economic resilience, AI, energy transition, and global cooperation.

Why It Matters: DK Shivakumar will attend the Davos Summit, prioritizing Karnataka's interests after party leadership's approval.