“Siddharamaiah’s 75th birthday rally at Davangere has baffled the BJP leaders. It has succeeded beyond their expectations. They are forced to re-evaluate their strategies, including the performance of the BJP government in the State,’’ Satish Jarkiholi, KPCC working president, said in Belagavi on Saturday.
He said there was no differences among the senior leaders such as Mr Siddharmaiah and D.K. Shivakumar. “The two leaders have greeted each other and praised each other on the stage in Davangere. They also hugged warmly. That shows their personal chemistry and working relationship. It is unfortunate if some media outlets have interpreted it differently,’’ Mr. Jarkiholi said.
To a question, he said the Congress high command had clarified that indiscipline would not be tolerated at any level. The KPCC president has been empowered to take action against any leader who violates party discipline, he said.
