Key Congress Leaders Gather in Bengaluru for Crucial CLP Meeting

Senior Congress leaders convened in Bengaluru for a pivotal CLP meeting aimed at electing a leader to replace Siddaramaiah as Karnataka's Chief Minister. D K Shivakumar is a strong contender for the role, with discussions and proposals focusing on his candidacy.

Key Congress figures, including K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala, arrived in Bengaluru on Saturday for an important Congress Legislature Party meeting. The main agenda is to elect a new leader to replace Siddaramaiah as Karnataka's Chief Minister.

Both leaders were welcomed by state party members and attended a gathering at Vidhana Soudha. D K Shivakumar is under strong consideration as the new CLP leader, with Siddaramaiah reportedly prepared to advocate for him. Discussions with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot about the swearing-in ceremony are ongoing.