After four years as KPCC chief, D.K. Shivakumar faces pressure to step down as the Congress party leader in Karnataka. As loyalists of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demand a change, Shivakumar refuses to give in and instead proposes for Siddaramaiah's replacement. The Congress party in Karnataka is embroiled in a power struggle as multiple leaders stake a claim for the KPCC chief position, leading to speculation and tension within the party.
The power struggle within the Karnataka Congress party becomes more intense as MLA Shivaganga Basavaraj publicly advocates for Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to be appointed as Chief Minister. Basavaraj credits Shivakumar for the party's recent election victory and praises his leadership abilities. He also addresses other leaders' demands for multiple Deputy CM posts and warns against opposition party BJP's attempts to seize power.