Shivakumar denies rift with Siddaramaiah, says focus is on governance
In short
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar denied any rift with Congress leader Siddaramaiah. He said there was “neither a big rift nor a small rift” and blamed opponents for spreading rumours.
His comments were meant to calm speculation about tensions in the party.
What the reporting says
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismissed talk of a rift with Congress leader Siddaramaiah, saying there was “neither a big rift nor a small rift” between them. The Economic Times India summary said he accused opponents of spreading rumours of discord. The remarks come as he said the focus remains on polls and governance, aiming to shut down speculation about internal tensions.
Why it matters
DK Shivakumar publicly denied differences with Siddaramaiah and said there was “neither a big rift nor a small rift” between them. The Economic Times India summary said he blamed opponents for spreading rumours of discord and said the focus is on polls and governance. The remarks are politically relevant in Karnataka because they address speculation about leadership unity within the Congress.