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The ongoing internal dispute within Karnataka’s ruling Congress party appears to be gradually calming down. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met repeatedly over breakfast, conveying a message of unity.
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Bengaluru: The ongoing leadership dispute within Karnataka's ruling Congress party appears to be gradually coming to an end. Following the party high command's directive, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have met twice over breakfast. During these meetings, both leaders conveyed a message of unity and cooperation.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in a press conference after breakfast at DK Shivakumar's residence on Tuesday, "A decision will be made only when the party high command says so." He also said that the two leaders have always been united and are running the government together. "There are no differences between us. We will work together in the future as well," he said.
Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah meets Dy CM Shivakumar over breakfast amid leadership buzz
Siddaramaiah visited Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's residence in Sadashivanagar on Tuesday, where he was welcomed by Shivakumar and his brother, former MP DK Suresh. This meeting is being seen as a cordial visit. The two leaders also met for breakfast on Saturday at Siddaramaiah's official residence, Kaveri.
Siddaramaiah said that during breakfast, the two leaders also discussed the strategy for the Karnataka Assembly session. He said that they would face the opposition together and take collective decisions on government-management issues. DK Shivakumar also stated that he and the Chief Minister are working as a team and will make joint efforts to fulfill the promises made to the state.
Speculation and discussions regarding the top post in Karnataka have been ongoing for the past few days. Meanwhile, the party high command in Delhi directed that the two leaders should meet. The high command also indicated that they would decide the issue of future leadership changes based on their own timeframe and circumstances.
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During the meeting, the two leaders also stated that they are working together like brothers and that no deadlock is likely. Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar clarified that they will respect the high command's decision and act accordingly.
Overall, the ongoing leadership dispute within the Karnataka Congress appears to be calming down for now. The breakfast meeting between the two leaders and the joint statement sent the message that future strategy will be decided under the advice and direction of the party high command. Both the leaders assured the public of cooperation and unity on the preparations for the assembly session and running the government in the state.
