Karnataka: Amid Rift Between Two Key Leaders, Rahul Gandhi Settles Conflict

Many fear that the party could face turmoil in the upcoming 2023 polls if the tiff is not resolved.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, 3 July, said that he was in Karnataka because he shares a "special relationship" with Legislature Party Leader Siddaramaiah, amid an ongoing rift between him and State President DK Shivakumar.

"Not only do I like him as a person, but I also share his views. I share his compassion for the poor and the weak," he said while addressing Siddaramaiah's 75th birthday celebrations in Davangere.

"He gave direction to the people of Karnataka. He had a vision for Karnataka. It was premised on the idea of fairness for all. That's completely different from what we see today in the BJP government," he added.