Divided Karnataka Congress finally settles on Legislative Council names, will pave the way for stalled Bills Announcement likely by end of month, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar aides likely to make the cut. Political turmoil escalates in Karnataka over a potential cabinet reshuffle in the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, a leadership tussle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and a growing chorus for a Dalit Chief Minister, with supporters backing Minister K. H. Muniappa. Shunted minister K. N. Rajanna has stated that 'power change in state is inevitable if Congress High Command doesn't give nod to Karnataka cabinet reshuffle'. This comes as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hinted at a cabinet rejig ... The High Court dismissed the state government's appeal against a stay order on its notification restricting public assemblies of 10 or more people. This setback for the Congress regime, which has targeted RSS activities, follows a single judge's order questioning the government's authority to impose such curbs via executive order. The government is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. Congress General Secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala will hold separate meetings with party legislators on Monday, amid signs of unrest within the ruling party. The meetings have gained significance as several MLAs have recently voiced dissatisfaction over the government’s ...
