Karnataka Congress MLAs visits Delhi, push for cabinet reshuffle

Their primary demand is straightforward, a reconfiguration of the cabinet that accommodates senior leaders who have been waiting for a ministerial role.

The Congress government in Karnataka has been dealing with internal friction, particularly with sections backing Shivakumar for the chief minister’s post in line with the 2023 “power-sharing agreement.” At the same time, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar have repeatedly maintained that any decision on leadership will be taken by the party high command.

Even as the visit has political undertones, party leaders are describing it as part of routine organisational engagement. Senior MLA T.B. Jayachandra played down any speculation of a larger crisis.