CM SIDDARAMAIAH HOLDS BREAKFAST MEET WITH MINISTERS

DCM D.K. Shivakumar takes center-stage; inauguration of meeting hall reveals political undercurrents.

- R. JAYAPRAKASH

In a noteworthy gathering on Saturday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a breakfast meeting at his residence, Kaveri. The event witnessed the participation of over 14 ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. While the meeting appeared to be jovial, certain intriguing incidents unfolded during the course of the event, shedding light on underlying political tensions.

A particularly interesting moment occurred prior to the meeting, as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was entrusted with inaugurating the meeting hall at the CM's residence. What made it fascinating was the symbolic tape-cutting ceremony, where Siddaramaiah handed over the scissors to Shivakumar. In a playful exchange, Shivakumar humorously asked, "Did you just hand me scissors to cut the tape on my own hand?" Siddaramaiah responded with a smile, saying, "Howdappa."