Mysuru, Jan. 13 -- Amid speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at Mysuru airport on Tuesday.

The two leaders also held talks before Rahul Gandhi arrived in Mysuru after his visit to Tamil Nadu.

The speculated power tussle within the Karnataka Congress began as the state government completed 2.5 years in power. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwara are in the fray.

Earlier on Sunday, DK Shivakumar expressed confidence that the party high command would decide on his future amid the ongoing leadership tussle in the state.

"I don't come from a political family, yet I have grown to this level. I am confident that the ...