Davanagere, May 2 -- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday claimed there is growing confusion within the Indian National Congress over the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka, alleging that discussions are underway to make DK Shivakumar CM and criticising the state government over law and order and corruption.

On the CM tussle in Karnataka, Joshi said, "There is confusion in the Congress party. The High Command has started discussions about making DK Shivakumar a Chief Minister. We have no role in deciding who they choose, and it's not our concern. Bringing up Kharge's or Parameshwara's names is just to mislead and cause confusion regarding the 50-50 agreement DK Shivakumar mentioned. Only they know if such an agreement exists. The ult...