The meeting comes amid reports that DK Shivakumar has been pressing for the CM's post based on an 'understanding' within the party that he would take over the role after 2.5 years of the current term.

Karnataka Congress has been under scrutiny over reports of a rotational CM arrangement between Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah following the party's victory in the 2023 Assembly elections.

Amid increasing speculation over a possible change in chief minister and a cabinet rejig, deputy chief minister and president ...