The Karnataka Congress is facing a significant internal crisis as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political secretary, Naseer Ahmed, is likely to be removed due to alleged involvement in supporting the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) during the Davangere South bypoll. Senior Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan is also under scrutiny following reports that certain Congress leaders funded an SDPI candidate, which the party views as serious anti-party activity. The Congress high command is reportedly dissatisfied with the actions of these leaders, leading to late-night consultations between Siddaramaiah and the party leadership. Intelligence reports have flagged financial transactions linked to Ahmed and Khan, raising concerns about their potential long-term impact on the party's electoral prospects. Congress MLC Rizwan Arshad indicated that attempts to divide Congress votes were made but ultimately failed. The situation has escalated tensions within the party, particularly around candidate selection, as dissent reportedly originated from leaders close to the Chief Minister. Disciplinary actions, including the potential removal of Khan from the Cabinet, are being considered as the party attempts to manage the fallout from this controversy.