Karnataka Congress is embroiled in a leadership tussle, with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reportedly eyeing the top post while Siddaramaiah’s supporters lobby for him to stay. Home Minister G Parameshwara said Mallikarjun Kharge’s return as chief minister would be welcomed. Meanwhile, some Dalit ministers have pushed for a Dalit CM if a change is made, deepening divisions.
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