India, May 26 -- Buzz of a leadership change in Karnataka has yet again gained pace, with the arrival of chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar in Delhi to meet the Congress leadership. While the party maintains the meeting to be routine, people aware of the matter have told HT that the high command is in favour of a "transfer of power" in Karnataka, with alternate routes planned for Siddaramaiah.

Ever since the Congress came to power in Karnataka with a huge majority in 2023, reports of a rift or demands of leadership change within the party have often emerged, with several party legislators favouring Shivakumar for the top job.

However, fresh buzz suggests that Siddaramaiah may finally be stepping aside, with a Bihar...