Chief Minister D.K. Congress insiders confirmed that the high command is set to hold crucial deliberations in New Delhi. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, meanwhile, is reportedly advocating the retention of several senior leaders in the Cabinet. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, who hails from the Scheduled Caste community, currently occupies one of the top positions in the government. Khan had earlier stated that he had apologised to the Congress high command and the state leadership over the controversy surrounding the Davanagere bypoll.