<h1>Deputy CM Backs Full-Term CM, Rejects Factionalism Talk Amid Cabinet Aspirations and Party Leadership Demands</h1> In Karnataka, the Deputy Chief Minister publicly endorsed the Chief Minister's assertion that he will complete a full five-year term and present future budgets, while deferring to the party high command's ultimate authority. The Deputy Chief Minister downplayed reports of factionalism and a purported rotational chief ministership arrangement, asserting he represents all ruling party MLAs equally. He characterized MLAs' visits to national leaders in Delhi amid an anticipated Cabinet reshuffle as legitimate political activity by aspirants seeking ministerial roles. The Deputy Chief Minister also dismissed concerns over gatherings at the Public Works Minister's residence, framing them as longstanding intra-party meetings, including demands for a new state party president and multiple Deputy Chief Ministers.