Confusion over the chief minister’s post in Karnataka seems to have ended after the Congress’ emphatic victory, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge meeting the two contenders, DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah, this evening. Sources said Kharge is trying to strike a balance and the final verdict will be pronounced tomorrow. Mr. Shivakumar, who had earlier made it clear that he would not back down in the tense rivalry with Siddaramaiah, is understood to have told Mr. Kharge that he will continue as an “ordinary legislator” if he is not given the chief minister’s post. ready to work.