Speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka is intensifying as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar prepares to meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the CM’s Kaveri residence on Wednesday morning. This meeting follows extensive discussions in Delhi, where the Congress high command, including Rahul Gandhi, suggested that Siddaramaiah should consider stepping aside for a successor. Sources indicate that Siddaramaiah is open to the party's decision but has requested a couple of days before any final action is taken. Political analysts are closely monitoring the outcomes of this meeting, particularly regarding the longstanding power-sharing arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar. Although the Congress party has publicly denied any immediate plans for a leadership change, the recent closed-door meetings and messages from Delhi have reignited speculation about a potential transition in the state's leadership. Additionally, there are discussions about offering Siddaramaiah a role in the Congress Working Committee, which he has reportedly declined, preferring to remain focused on Karnataka politics.