Karnataka Congress Urged to Prioritize Party Discipline Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Talks

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has appealed to Congress legislators to uphold party discipline as lobbying efforts pick up in New Delhi for a cabinet reshuffle. He stressed the importance of timing and discretion to avoid damaging the party's image.

Addressing the media, Shivakumar acknowledged that meeting the party high command was acceptable, but warned against public statements that could prove detrimental to the party's reputation. 'The party's future is more important than media appearances,' he cautioned.

His comments came as senior Congress MLAs sought representation in a potential cabinet reshuffle, with meetings in New Delhi amid ongoing discussions within the government. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah echoed these sentiments while waiting for formal inputs to proceed with any reshuffle decisions.