Shivakumar Meets Siddaramaiah, Denies Differences
Shivakumar also sought to put his recent meeting with Siddaramaiah in the context of the approaching local body elections, saying there were several matters they needed to discuss.
Bengaluru: “There is no major or minor rift between us,” Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Monday, dismissing speculation about differences with former CM Siddaramaiah.
On Monday, Shivakumar met Siddaramaiah at his Kaveri residence in Bengaluru and extended Deepavali greetings. The Chief Minister’s political secretary, AS Ponnanna, was also present.
“Some people are trying to create an impression that there are differences between us. Siddaramaiah is our leader,” Shivakumar told reporters.
He said some people were projecting the relationship between the two leaders differently in the media.
Shivakumar also sought to put his recent meeting with Siddaramaiah in the context of the approaching local body elections, saying there were several matters they needed to discuss.
“That is why I met him and extended festival greetings,” he said.
Responding to a question on whether there was any displeasure between them, Shivakumar said criticism and opposition were part of politics and that their presence was necessary for leaders like them to practise clean politics.