'No reality in speculation': Congress rejects Karnataka CM change, says talks only on Rajya Sabha elections
The Congress party has dismissed speculation regarding a change in Karnataka's chief minister, stating that discussions are focused solely on upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Senior leader KC Venugopal emphasized that there is no truth to rumors of a leadership change. The party's recent meetings were described as routine in preparation for the elections, despite ongoing internal discussions about leadership dynamics.
- ▪Congress leaders have rejected speculation about a change in Karnataka's chief minister.
- ▪KC Venugopal stated that the discussions are centered on Rajya Sabha and council elections.
- ▪The party maintains that the recent meetings are routine and not indicative of a leadership change.
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'No reality in speculation': Congress rejects Karnataka CM change, says talks only on Rajya Sabha electionsKC Venugopal further added that the talks with the high command focused on the upcoming elections in Rajya Sabha and council seats of Karnataka.Updated on: May 26, 2026 6:29 PM ISTEdited by Danita YadavShare viaCopy link Amid renewed reports of a power tussle in Karnataka, senior Congress leaders have dismissed any talk of a change in the state's chief minister.Speaking to reporters outside Indira Bhawan, the party's general secretary KC Venugopal stated that there was no truth to the speculation of a change in CM (PTI)Speaking to reporters outside Indira Bhawan, the party's general secretary KC Venugopal stated that there was no truth to the speculations of a change in CM."Whatever…
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