Three major political developments are in focus. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra claims meetings have begun within the Congress to remove DK Shivakumar from the Chief Minister’s chair. In Tamil Nadu, former Chief Minister MK Stalin targets Vijay over the law-and-order situation, citing recent murders and questioning police administration. Meanwhile, YSRCP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy says supporting the 2023 law governing Election Commission appointments was a mistake and calls for a more neutral selection process. Here are the key claims, political reactions and issues driving the debate