India, April 27 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misleading the public regarding the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking to reporters, Siddaramaiah criticized Modi for skipping an all-party meeting convened by the Centre in the aftermath of the deadly strike. Instead, he alleged, the prime minister prioritized attending an election rally in Bihar.

"The prime minister should have been present at the all-party meeting. Instead, he was campaigning in Bihar. What does this show? He is fooling the people - putting a 'topi' (hat) on them," Siddaramaiah remarked.

Responding to questions about India's reaction to the terror attack, the chief minister said the...