Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar met over breakfast on Saturday to clear up what they said was media-driven confusion about the state’s leadership. Both leaders reiterated that they have no disagreements and do not expect any in the future. Siddaramaiah said the meeting was meant to remove misunderstandings and confirmed that the state leadership will continue to follow the Congress high command’s directions. He added that recent reports had created unnecessary speculation.

The meeting, held at Siddaramaiah’s Cauvery residence, was arranged after the Congress high command stepped in amid rumours of a possible leadership change. Speculation had intensified after the government completed 2.5 years in office, with the BJP warning of a no-confidence motion if the alleged power struggle continued.

At the press conference, Shivakumar said the Congress returned to power due to public support and must continue to meet people’s expectations. Rejecting talk of factions, he said both leaders would work together and follow the party high command. He called the meeting “productive” and said they also discussed plans for the 2028 Assembly elections, which the party intends to contest under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership. The Chief Minister’s Office added a lighter detail, noting that the breakfast menu included idli, vada, sambar, chutney, and uppittu.