By Admin 
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday (November 30) once again dismissed reports of internal differences with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He said that amid speculations about change of leadership in the state, he never took any MLA to Delhi.
Let us tell you that on Saturday, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar had a meeting over breakfast, after which they showed unity and denied any differences between them.
There have never been any differences between us: Deputy CM
Shivkumar told the media on Sunday, ‘There have never been any differences between us. Whenever I went to Delhi, I did not take even a single MLA. I could have taken at least 10 to 12 MLAs. This does not serve any purpose.
He said that being the Karnataka Pradesh Congress President, he is a ‘father figure’ to all the party members. DK said, ‘I have to take everyone along. All 140 MLAs are dear to me. I never discriminate against anyone. I have no differences with anyone.
I tried to save Kumaraswamy government: DK
HD was the Chief Minister for one year from May 2018. Recalling his efforts during Kumaraswamy’s tenure, DK Shivakumar said, ‘I tried my best to save the coalition government of Congress and JD(S). Both I and God know this.
He said Kumaraswamy and his father former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda also knows this. Responding to Kumaraswamy’s allegation that Shivakumar had sought the support of the abbots amid the tug of war for power, he said, ‘I never asked for it. I love all races. Many saints spoke in my favor. Had I asked him to speak on my behalf? No. This is their love and trust in me. Should I call it wrong?’
I don’t backstab: DK Shivakumar
Shivakumar said, ‘Let him (Kumaraswamy) say whatever he wants, but I will not be hurt. I never backstab. I go ahead and fight.
On the criticism being made by BJP regarding the leadership dispute, he said, ‘BJP can say anything for its survival. Should we take them seriously?’
The Deputy Chief Minister said that he wants to call an all-party meeting in Delhi to raise several issues related to the state, including the farmers’ issue and the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project, in view of the Parliament session starting from December 1.