Overview
- Social Welfare Minister H. C. Mahadevappa dismissed talk of a leadership change, invoking a High Court observation on stray dogs and saying the leadership is strong.
- Congress figures D. K. Suresh and Shivaganga Basavaraj objected to comparisons that seemed to liken party workers or MLAs to dogs.
- Mahadevappa later said he was only citing the court and insisted he was not targeting anyone while reiterating that party direction comes from the high command.
- Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said a decision on leadership has been reached with Siddaramaiah and the AICC, adding that Siddaramaiah will inform the public at the appropriate time.
- Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy mocked the ruling party over the metaphor as internal tensions kept the leadership question in the spotlight.