Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, speaking in Mysuru on May 6, 2026, clarified he has no immediate plans to visit New Delhi but is willing to meet with party leaders if requested. He addressed ongoing speculation regarding a potential leadership change, asserting that the Congress party will complete its full five-year term. Siddaramaiah highlighted the party's recent bypoll victories as a clear indication of public support for the government's welfare initiatives, stating, 'People have complete faith in our government.' He noted that the Congress party has won three by-elections previously and two more recently, attributing these successes to the trust and blessings of the electorate. Regarding the Sringeri election, he accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of engaging in a 'criminal conspiracy' during the vote counting process, claiming that valid votes for the Congress candidate were declared invalid. Siddaramaiah announced that the Congress would contest the Sringeri election results in court.