Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 1 -- Amid the ongoing tension over the Kogilu Layout demolition row in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan shared a stage yesterday and shook hands.

However, despite the clear portrayal behind the 'all is well' gesture, the stress between the leaders could be sensed as Pinarayi left the event before Siddaramaiah's address.

The development came during the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage event, being held in Varkala, Kerala. Siddaramaiah is in Kerala to participate in the event and pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Sree Narayana Guru, the revered social reformer.

This is the first time that Siddaramaiah and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan are sharing a s...