Synopsis: The Congress leadership has repeatedly refuted speculations of an understanding to share chief ministership with DK Shivakumar. However, a section of party leaders loyal to Shivakumar is certain that a change is in the pipeline. The party has so far sought to silence such views.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, have repeatedly downplayed speculations of a power-sharing between the two.

However, MLAs loyal to the Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President, Shivakumar, firmly believe that a change in chief ministership is in the offing.

Though MLAs and party leaders who aired their belief in public were served show-cause notices in the past, it has not deterred more Shivakumar loyalists from predicting a change in leadership. Kunigal MLA HD Ran

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