Breakfast Diplomacy: Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar's Unity Showdown

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar held a breakfast meeting to ease tensions between them, asserting a united front against opposing parties. The leaders discussed strategies for the 2028 assembly election, amid criticisms and skepticism from opposition parties about the durability of their truce.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar recently held a strategic breakfast meeting, aiming to quash tensions and display a united front. The gathering, hosted at the CM's residence, appears to have momentarily eased their power struggle.

Both leaders, addressing a press conference post-meeting, denied having differences and vowed unity in the future. Despite skepticism from opposition parties such as BJP and JD(S), the Congress leaders pledged to adhere to the party's high command's decisions.

Amidst criticism from the opposition about the meeting's sincerity, the Congress duo discussed strategies for facing the upcoming 2028 assembly elections and tackling potential no-confidence motions. The meeting signifies an important attempt to stabilize the state's political front.

(With inputs from agencies.)