India, Nov. 26 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party has escalated its attack on Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, as the Congress government in the state continues to grapple with an internal leadership tussle.

Since the Congress won the Karnataka assembly elections in March 2023, there has been persistent talk of a power-sharing arrangement between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar, reportedly endorsed by the party's central leadership, that would involve a transfer of power after two and a half years.

Speculation about the above understanding has intensified in recent months, with the chief minister hinting at a reshuffle-while firmly stating he will stay at the helm-and supporters of the deputy chief minister lobbying f...