In Karnataka, senior Congress leaders have instructed Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to keep his supporters from making public statements or raising slogans amid ongoing speculation about a leadership change. This directive aims to maintain order as the party navigates internal discussions regarding potential Cabinet reshuffles and organizational matters. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar recently met with the Congress high command in New Delhi, although Siddaramaiah noted he was not privy to the meeting's agenda. Despite the heightened political buzz, Congress officials, including party general secretary KC Venugopal, have publicly denied that the meetings were focused on changing the Chief Minister. The discussions are reportedly centered on upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and the Karnataka Legislative Council polls. Speculation about a leadership transition has persisted since the Siddaramaiah-led government marked two-and-a-half years in office, with both Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwara being viewed as potential candidates for the Chief Minister position.