ಸಿಎಂ-ಡಿಕೆಶಿ ಜಂಟಿ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿ: ಭಿನ್ನಾಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ಇಲ್ಲ, ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟಾಗೇ ಇದ್ದೇವೆ

Following explicit instructions from the Congress High Command, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) D.K. Shivakumar held a crucial “breakfast meeting” at the CM’s official residence, Kaveri, on Wednesday. The meeting, which also included the CM’s legal advisor A.S. Ponnanna, was aimed at addressing persistent rumors of a leadership rift and internal groupism.

Key Takeaways from the Joint Press Conference:

• Unity Affirmed: Both leaders categorically asserted that there are no differences between them and firmly denied the existence of any groupism (ಗುಂಪುಗಾರಿಕೆ) within the party.

• High Command Directive: CM Siddaramaiah confirmed the meeting was a direct mandate from the High Command to resolve the “confusion” that had started to spread over the past month. He stated that since the High Command has intervened, the confusion will now end.

• Future Strategy: The leaders stated they discussed the strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections and the upcoming local body polls (Taluk, Zilla, and Gram Panchayats). They affirmed their commitment to work together as a unified team, mirroring their collaboration during the 2023 elections.

• Countering Opposition: They pledged to unite and effectively counter the BJP’s “false propaganda and lies” during the upcoming winter session of the legislature, which begins on December 8th.

• Commitment: Both the CM and DCM reaffirmed their loyalty, stating that they will abide by whatever decisions and instructions are given by the Congress High Command. DCM Shivakumar also reaffirmed that the government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership and their focus remains on fulfilling promises made to the public.