BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's visit to New Delhi has once again triggered speculation, linking it to a possible leadership change in the state, after the Budget Session of the Legislature. According to official and party sources, Shivakumar left for the national capital with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge from Kalaburagi on Sunday evening. According to Shivakumar's tour programme shared with the media, he is in New Delhi to attend a private programme. A few legislators loyal to Shivakumar have reportedly expressed their intention to travel to Delhi to urge the party high command to make their leader the CM, after the Budget session of the legislature. The session is scheduled to conclude on March 27.

Source: Indian Express March 09, 2026 15:43 UTC