‘Secret deal’: DKS refuses to speak on K’taka CM row; what Kharge said

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar described the CM change issue as a “secret deal” among a few party leaders, stating he wouldn’t discuss it publicly to avoid embarrassing the organization. He emphasized the importance of party unity and conscience. Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also stressed that leadership changes are not for public discussion.