In Karnataka, Congress leaders are gathering at the Shangri-La hotel in Bengaluru to discuss the transition of leadership following Siddaramaiah's resignation as Chief Minister. Key figures, including Congress general secretary K. Venugopal and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala, are expected to hold preliminary meetings ahead of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) meeting at the Vidhan Soudha. Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi expressed strong confidence that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will be appointed as the next Chief Minister, stating that the party aims to continue the developmental initiatives started during Siddaramaiah's administration. Jarkiholi also noted that Siddaramaiah has chosen to remain involved in state politics, having declined an offer for a Rajya Sabha seat. The decision regarding the possible induction of Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra, into the cabinet will be determined by the party leadership. As succession formalities are underway, Shivakumar has already briefed Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot about the upcoming CPP meeting.