Summary:
Mumbai Congress was divided in their loyalties as Karnataka drama unfolded inside and outside Hotel Renaissance in Powai on Wednesday. When Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar came outside the hotel to meet rebel MLAs, joining him in his efforts were Maha Congress leaders, including Milind Deora and Sanjay Nirupam. In anticipation of Shivkumar's entrance at the Powai five star hotel, Mumbai police had deployed officers at the hotel. Police said, "We had expected a ruckus after Congress leaders stormed the hotel, but the situation was kept under control." "I wanted to stay and meet MLAs but police are pushing me to the airport," said DKS on his release..