Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar: A public bonhomie that never let up
Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar have maintained a public camaraderie despite their political factions within the Congress party. Their interactions have included warm gestures and displays of unity, even amidst tensions from their supporters. The recent transition of power between them has occurred smoothly, reflecting their ongoing public bonhomie.
- ▪Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar have shown a united front despite factional differences.
- ▪They were seen together discussing power transfer at the AICC office in Delhi.
- ▪Mr. Shivakumar was seen touching Mr. Siddaramaiah's feet during his resignation, highlighting their camaraderie.
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Though the Siddaramaiah and the D.K. Shivakumar-led factions within the Congress in the State, the bonhomie they sported in public never let up. Even on Tuesday, when both were in the AICC office in Delhi to discuss transfer of power, they were seen discussing together. On Thursday, when Mr. Siddaramaiah eventually resigned, Mr. Shivakumar was seen touching his feet and both were clicked in a warm embrace. While Mr. Shivakumar never publicly commented on the supposed power sharing pact between them, Mr. Siddaramaiah always maintained that in a democracy there was nothing wrong in his deputy aspiring to be Chief Minister.
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