The ED conducted searches at multiple places allegedly linked to former Karnataka Minister B Nagendra and MLA Basanagouda Daddal in connection with the illegal money transfer case in state owned corporation.

Amid demand for 3 DCMs, Shivakumar's supporters have come out in his support to make him the chief minister.

The debate on the names of Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar becoming the chief minister after the state polls has fuelled the speculations.