New Delhi, June 1 -- Congress leader HK Patil on Monday said that the formation of the new government in Karnataka under Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar is proceeding smoothly, asserting that there is no room for speculation over internal differences.

Speaking to ANI, Patil said all developments within the Congress party were moving in a normal manner.

"Everything is proceeding normally within the party. There is a great deal of consensus among the party leaders. There is absolutely no scope for raising any questions," Patil said.

This comes after Shivakumar was elected leader of the Congress Legislative Party in Karnataka on Saturday, following the resignation of Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister.

Shivakumar, who is the Karnataka...