BJP under ‘illusion' that it can benefit by creating rift between him and DKS, says Siddaramaiah
When asked about the BJP leaders' claim that Mr. Siddaramaiah had 'insulted' his Deputy by skipping his name at the Sadhana Samavesha in Mysuru on Saturday, the Chief Minister said the leaders of the saffron party were always trying to find fault where there was none.
Pointing out that it was customary to take the names of only persons who were present at the function, Mr. Siddaramaiah said Mr. Shivakumar had already left the programme citing prior engagement. 'When he was not present at the programme, how does the question of insult arise?', he questioned.
The BJP, which is under an 'illusion' of taking political advantage by creating a rift between the two of them, will remain under such an illusion, he added.
Mr. Shivakumar, who was also present on the occasion, said he left the venue after informing the Chief Minister of his prior engagement.
On his way to Bengaluru from Mysuru, Mr. Shivakumar said his convoy met with an accident, but nobody suffered any grievous injuries.
The Deputy Chief Minister said he had left Mysuru early as he had to keep an appointment with an advocate. 'It was a private visit. There was no politics involved,' he said, adding that he finished his appointment and had returned to Mysuru.
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