Overview
- Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar met former chief minister Siddaramaiah at his Bengaluru residence and publicly rejected claims of a split in the Congress, calling Siddaramaiah “our leader.”
- Political Secretary A. S. Ponnanna attended the meeting and Shivakumar told reporters the discussion was routine party business rather than a personal reconciliation.
- Shivakumar said they discussed preparations for upcoming local body elections and internal matters involving MLAs, and that party decisions would guide any follow-up actions.
- KPCC president B. K. Hariprasad has urged a fair probe into the alleged sting and called for investigators to target those who planned the operation rather than only those who circulated the material.
- Shivakumar reiterated the government will follow the party’s commitment on a caste census and said Karnataka will watch court proceedings on Mekedatu while insisting the state has a right to build the reservoir and Tamil Nadu to receive its water share.