Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday responded to Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy's comments on Vokkaliga seers supporting him for the Chief Minister's post.
Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad on Sunday welcomed the recent development in the state's CM tussle, stating he's glad to see the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar putting aside their differences.
He highlighted the spiritual legacy of the Nath community and underscored that Sanatan culture, linking India's spiritual heritage, from Kailash's Shiva to Rameshwaram's temple, showcases the country's rich cultural tapestry.
Amidst a stir over a leadership change in the Congress government in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday hinted at a visit to Delhi, saying state party leaders will go if needed.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said all is well within the state Congress ranks and there is no difference of opinion between him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Shivakumar revealed that his in-laws used to visit the temples four times when he was in the Tihar jail and termed the temple to be a wonderful and historical place.
Although Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar aimed to send out a message of harmony, the opposition dismissed the meeting as a "breakup par makeup," alleging that the leaders were merely attempting to mask their internal differences with a show of solidarity.
Suresh asserted that both the leaders have made promises to the people of the state, which they need to fulfil. He further said that there were no talks on "power sharing," as both leaders clearly stated, so the issue doesn't need to be discussed.
After Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy DK Shivakumar reaffirmed the Congress party's cohesion and unity on Saturday, Shivaganga Basavaraj, a close aide of Shivakumar, made it clear that the Congress party's high command will decide the next Chief Minister of Karnataka.
The BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla took a swipe at the breakfast meeting between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, calling it a "breakup par makeup" meeting and alleging that the two leaders were attempting to bury their internal rift by putt