Davanagere, April 1 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar on Wednesday sought to project unity within the party, asserting that the Congress is guided by its ideology and cadre rather than individual leaders, even as questions persist over internal coordination and campaign participation in Davanagere South bypoll, amid speculation over the role of Minister for Waqf and Housing Zameer Ahmad Khan.

His remarks come in the backdrop of reports suggesting dissatisfaction and differences linked to earlier discussions over ticket distribution and local leadership preferences, with Zameer's participation in the campaign drawing attention within political circles.

Addressing the issue, Shivakumar categorical...