Karnataka: DK Shivakumar shrugs off being kept out of CM’s meeting with MLAs, denies rift

Karnataka's Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismissed concerns about being excluded from CM Siddaramaiah's grievance meetings with Congress MLAs, stating it's within the CM's purview. He downplayed any displeasure, emphasizing the CM's efforts to address issues raised by AICC general secretary RS Surjewala. Shivakumar also countered the BJP's claims of neglect, urging them to resolve internal conflicts first.