India, May 24 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah did not participate in the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held in New Delhi on Saturday. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focused on the theme 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047' and was attended by several state leaders and Union ministers.

A source close to the Chief Minister clarified that Siddaramaiah's absence should not be seen as a boycott. "He had a prior commitment in Mysuru and therefore couldn't attend the meeting in person," the source told PTI. While Siddaramaiah did not travel to Delhi, he reportedly sent his address to be presented at the meeting. It is still unclear who would read it out on his behalf.

The Karnataka Chief Ministe...