D K Shivakumar is set to become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka, succeeding Siddaramaiah, following a power-sharing arrangement established after the 2023 Assembly elections. This decision, supported by prominent Congress leaders such as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, aims to honor an informal agreement where Siddaramaiah would serve the first 2.5 years of the term. Shivakumar's supporters celebrated the anticipated leadership change with fireworks and sweets across the state. Despite Siddaramaiah's denial of any formal pact, the Congress leadership is keen to manage the transition smoothly. Shivakumar, who leads the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, has been actively involved in discussions with party leaders in Delhi, emphasizing the importance of maintaining party discipline during this period. The Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala is in Bengaluru to oversee the transition, and a Congress Legislative Party meeting is expected to formally elect Shivakumar as the new leader, following discussions with key figures including Rahul Gandhi.