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The letter alleges that KPCC president DK Shivakumar has been sidelining Siddaramaiah and touring the state alone to project himself as the leader, while denying Siddaramaiah a ticket to contest from Kolar.
However, in a tweet, Siddaramaiah has denied writing any such letter and termed it as a “fake”. He accused the BJP of creating false propaganda to defame him and his party. He also urged his supporters not to fall prey to such misinformation.
Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar are considered two prominent leaders of the Karnataka Congress, and any rift between them could harm the party’s prospects in the upcoming elections. However, Siddaramaiah clarified that his relationship with Shivakumar is cordial, and any attempt to sour it would not succeed.
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The Karnataka Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on Moay 10.