Bengaluru, Dec. 3 -- A breakfast meeting hosted yesterday by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his Sadashivanagar residence turned into a political spectacle - and not because of the much-hyped nati koli (country chicken) curry.

Instead, public attention zeroed in on the luxury timepieces strapped to the wrists of both leaders. Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar were seen wearing identical Cartier watches, each reportedly costing a staggering Rs. 43 lakh.

Photographs taken after the meeting showed the duo sporting the same model from the French luxury brand, instantly triggering speculation: Was this a calculated display of solidarity or simply an expensive coincidence? Whatever the reason, the conversati...