India, May 26 -- The Congress on Monday summoned Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar to Delhi with people aware of developments saying the party was looking to end a protracted tussle for the CM's position.

The party officially maintained that it was a routine meeting against the backdrop of the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls and legislative council elections. But the people cited above said that Siddaramaiah might be presented with a formula where he steps aside in return for a Rajya Sabha seat and a possible cabinet position for his son Yathindra - a member of the state legislative council - in return, said the people cited above.

"All three decision makers- party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary ...