Bengaluru, April 7 -- Internal equations within the Karnataka Congress are once again under the spotlight as renewed talk of a cabinet reshuffle gains momentum, bringing into focus the evolving coordination between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

The ruling party is witnessing quiet but steady pressure from several legislators who are looking for a place in the cabinet. With aspirations running high, a section of senior MLAs is said to be preparing to escalate their requests to the party leadership in New Delhi, reflecting growing impatience over the current ministerial lineup.

At the same time, the leadership is carefully weighing multiple factors before taking a call. Party insiders suggest that cons...