Bengaluru, June 1 -- A massive political huddle is underway in the national capital as top Congress leaders and ministerial hopefuls from Karnataka have flocked to New Delhi to lobby for coveted cabinet berths.

The high-stakes consultations come just ahead of the official swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar, scheduled to take place at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday, June 3, at 4:00 PM.

Speaking to reporters upon his arrival, Shivakumar shared his optimism for the upcoming term, stating, "My good wishes to Karnataka. The people of Karnataka had been waiting for a long time."

Meanwhile, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of the outgoing Chief Minister, stated he has been assured by Rahul Gandhi that he will be inducted into ...