Tensions within the Karnataka Congress have intensified as ten MLAs from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s camp rushed to Delhi, increasing pressure on the party high command to implement the long-discussed power-sharing arrangement, according to reports.

With the Congress government completing two and a half years in office, the leadership rotation debate has resurfaced prominently. The MLAs, all seen as loyal to Shivakumar, travelled to the capital on Thursday afternoon seeking meetings with senior leaders. The faction is reportedly pushing the high command to honour the alleged agreement made when the government was formed.

The group is expected to meet Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge this evening, followed by a meeting with AICC general secretary KC Venugopal on Friday.

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