Karnataka Politics: DK Shivakumar's Camp Demands CM Post, Cites Power-Sharing Pact

A power struggle intensifies within Karnataka's Congress government, as MLAs loyal to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar lobby the party's high command for a leadership change. Supporters, who met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi, are pushing for Shivakumar to be appointed Chief Minister, citing an alleged two-and-a-half-year power-sharing agreement. According to claims made by the D.K. Shivakumar camp MLAs, the 'High Command can make DKS as Chief Minister anytime at this given point'. This comes as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah maintains he will complete his full term and also considers a cabinet reshuffle, a decision which he states rests with the party's central leadership. The high command is reportedly weighing its options cautiously, aiming to avoid controversy.