On Saturday, members of the Karnataka Dalit Sangathan held a protest in Bengaluru, advocating for G Parameshwara, the state Home Minister, to be appointed as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. Protesters carried placards and shouted slogans emphasizing Parameshwara's long-standing service to the Congress party and the need for Dalit representation in high political offices. One protestor stated, "We want justice for G. Parameshwara... He has been working for Congress for a very long time." In addition to the demands for Parameshwara, leaders from the Dalit community staged a separate protest at Kempegowda International Airport, calling for K H Muniyappa to be appointed as Deputy Chief Minister. They expressed frustration over the historical lack of representation for the Madiga community in key political roles and warned that failure to address their demands could lead to political repercussions for the Congress party. The protests drew significant attention and were aimed at submitting a memorandum to AICC Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala.