Congress CM Buzz: DK Shivakumar Seeks High Command Clarity

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought to downplay speculation over a change in the Chief Minister's post, saying there is no confusion within the Congress. His remarks come even as several Congress MLAs and MLCs publicly backed him for the top job this term. Distancing himself from such statements, Shivakumar warned that public lobbying by loyalists damages the party's image and asked them to stop. The comments come as he heads to Delhi to meet the Congress high command, amid continued uncertainty over leadership arrangements in Karnataka.