Rahul Gandhi with DK Shivakumar
In Mysuru, Siddaramaiah’s son and MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah said his father had conveyed his version of the alleged sting operation controversy to Rahul. Everything will be done in accordance with the law, and the case will soon reach a logical conclusion,” he said. New Delhi/Bengaluru: Chief minister DK Shivakumar and MLC B K Hariprasad attended the Diwali Milan hosted by Rahul Gandhi at his New Delhi residence Friday, but the absence of Congress Working Committee member and former CM Siddaramaiah sparked speculation about tensions within the state Congress. “We are waiting patiently. I have faith in the govt and trust that action will be initiated against whoever is responsible. Union minister HD Kumaraswamy has alleged that the CM had a role in the sting operation controversy.
Hariprasad said he exchanged Diwali greetings with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi and held discussions with party leaders from different states. Shivakumar and Hariprasad, meanwhile, shared photographs from the gathering with Rahul and other senior party functionaries.