1. In the tussle for the post of CM in Karnataka, KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar and former CM Siddaramaiah have both dug in their heels. Each wants to be picked for the top post claiming credit for the huge victory in Karnataka.
2. The ongoing tussle for the CM’s post came out in the open, and also crossed party lines, with BJP leaders Dr. K. Sudhakar and S. T. Somashekhar, who were once considered close aides of Mr. Siddaramaiah, blaming the former CM for them quitting the Congress, which ultimately led to collapse of the then Congress-JD(S) coalition government led by H. D. Kumaraswamy. Both the BJP leaders belong to the Vokkaliga community, to which Mr. Shivakumar also belongs.
3. At Mysuru, a 3-day synchronized elephant estimation commences in Bandipur, Nagarahole, BRT Tiger Reserve, and Cauvery Wldlife Sanctuary. This is being held across south India.
