Karnataka's Political Chessboard: D K Shivakumar Skips Davos for Election Strategy

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar cancels Davos trip due to engagements related to Assam elections and MGNREGA, fueling political stability speculations. He attends ex-minister's funeral, amid rumors of power-sharing talks within Congress leadership as the government reaches its mid-term.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has canceled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, prioritizing critical political engagements in New Delhi and Bengaluru.

Shivakumar's office announced that he will focus on the Assam assembly elections and spearhead the campaign against the Union government regarding MGNREGA. This move aligns with the upcoming five-day special session of the Karnataka Assembly, set to commence on January 22.

Shivakumar's itinerary includes attending a preparatory meeting in Delhi, then traveling to Bidar for the funeral of former minister Bheemanna Khandre. Speculation about political stability arises from his absence from Davos and ongoing leadership conversations sparked by Congress's internal dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)