Mysuru: Chief minister DK Shivakumar’s direct visit to the former CM Siddaramaiah’s residence soon after attending Cauvery aarati at Mandya’s KRS and one-on-one meeting late on Friday have sparked intense curiosity and several speculations in state politics.At a time when the sting video controversy has already heated up Karnataka’s political scene, their sudden meeting has added yet another dramatic twist to the state’s politics.Shivakumar paid an unscheduled visit to Siddaramaiah’s residence in Kuvempunagar in south Mysuru and held a meeting for nearly an hour. The CM left for Bengaluru around midnight.The meeting took place at Siddaramaiah’s new house, where the two leaders are said to have held a confidential discussion over dinner. Shivakumar, who was scheduled to visit Yuva Dasara, skipped the event to visit Siddaramaiah from 10.16pm to 11.25pm. Both leaders didn’t divulge any details.According to the sources close to Siddaramaiah, he is upset over the recent developments.On Friday, four ministers of the DK Shivakumar cabinet, including home minister Priyank Kharge, met Siddaramaiah in Mysuru.Shivakumar’s visit is being viewed as an attempt to console the former CM and to extend his moral support.
