Political Dynamics at a Wedding: Karnataka's Power Tussle Unveiled

A meeting between Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Minister Satish Jarkiholi at a wedding has stirred speculation amidst ongoing power struggles within Karnataka's Congress party. Despite their mutual differences, both leaders played down rumors by affirming the informal nature of their meeting that night.

The unexpected meeting between Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and senior Minister Satish Jarkiholi at a wedding event has sparked speculation amid the ongoing power tussle within Karnataka's ruling Congress party.

Jarkiholi, known to be close to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has had historical differences with Shivakumar, who also serves as the state Congress President. Despite this, both leaders insist their encounter was purely coincidental.

Shivakumar has downplayed the meeting, citing its informal context, while Jarkiholi confirmed their interaction was unplanned and a result of routine party discussions.