Bengaluru, March 24 -- Amidst the explosive honey-trap allegations made by Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna, which have exposed cracks within the Congress, All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday, reportedly to discuss the fallout of the charges.

Though officially termed a "courtesy visit," Kharge and Siddaramaiah held a closed-door meeting for nearly an hour, during which political developments were discussed.

Sources revealed that while Siddaramaiah had sought a meeting with the Congress President, Kharge chose to visit the Chief Minister at his official residence 'Cauvery,' as Siddaramaiah is recuperating from a knee ailment.

Kharge was accompanied by his son and Ru...