Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has stirred political speculation in Karnataka after remarking that development in Kalaburagi and the Kalyana Karnataka region must match the level seen in constituencies like Mysuru, represented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The comments, made at a development event attended by Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, are being seen as a subtle message amid ongoing chatter over the Congress leadership balance in the state, even as party leaders stress the need for equitable development across regions.