Senior Congress leader KN Rajanna has stated that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is prepared to either continue in office or step down, depending on the decision of the Congress high command.
Rajanna's remarks come amid renewed pressure from supporters of Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D K Shivakumar, who have been seeking a change in leadership.
Some leaders aligned with Shivakumar have recently indicated that they expect clarity on the issue by mid-May.
Rajanna, a former minister seen as close to Siddaramaiah, said the Chief Minister had conveyed his position clearly in recent discussions with colleagues.
He urged the party leadership to resolve the matter without delay, warning that prolonged uncertainty could affect governance.
The leadership debate has coincided with a series of visits by Karnataka ministers to New Delhi in recent days.
