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Shivakumar Meets Siddaramaiah, Denies Differences

Shivakumar Meets Siddaramaiah, Denies Differences

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Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with senior leader Siddaramaiah and publicly denied any differences, saying there is no rift between them and noting that the meeting was timed ahead of the approaching local‑body elections to discuss several matters. He also announced a separate outreach meeting for the next week with representatives of various minority communities, aiming to address their concerns and to discuss enhanced financial support for the Karnataka Urdu Academy, while emphasizing the government’s commitment to these issues.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Karnataka CM meets Siddaramaiah, says there is no rift between them

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    Shivakumar also sought to put his recent meeting with Siddaramaiah in the context of the approaching local body elections, saying there were several matters they needed to discuss.

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 1 outlet

    Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar denied differences with Congress leader Siddaramaiah, saying there was “neither a big rift nor a small rift” between them. He accused opponents of spreading rumours of discord.

    — The Economic Times

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Shivakumar also sought to put his recent meeting with Siddaramaiah in the context of the approaching local body elections, saying there were several matters they needed to discuss.

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  2. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Shivakumar promises minority outreach meet, assures more support for Urdu Academy

    Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced a meeting next week with representatives of various minority communities. This meeting aims to address their concerns and discuss enhanced financial support for the Karnataka Urdu Academy. The Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to…

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  4. Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article

    Shivakumar Meets Siddaramaiah, Denies Differences

    Shivakumar also sought to put his recent meeting with Siddaramaiah in the context of the approaching local body elections, saying there were several matters they needed to discuss.

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