Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said he will adhere to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's guidance, adding, "We will listen to him (Kharge)". Kharge urged him and CM Siddaramaiah to work unitedly amid rumours of a power tussle between them. Shivakumar was sharing the stage with Kharge when the latter appealed to both leaders to cooperate.