Bengaluru, Nov. 22 -- Amid rising tensions within Karnataka's Congress, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge is in the city at a time when Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's supporters are pressing for him to assume the chief minister's role for the remainder of the government's term.
While Congress describes Kharge's trip as routine, it coincides with internal maneuvering, including lobbying by several MLAs in Delhi for Shivakumar and the possibility of ministerial reshuffles.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to meet Kharge in Bengaluru, even as both leaders had previously declared a united front, affirming Siddaramaiah would complete a full five-year term.
Kharge has emphasized party unity, urging Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to...