Jewargi (Karnataka), March 9 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has issued a stern warning against factionalism within the party, cautioning that any discord between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar could prove detrimental to both the party and the state.
Speaking at the flagging-off ceremony of the Kalyana Patha project here on Saturday, Kharge urged both leaders to work in harmony for Karnataka's development. "If Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar move in different directions, it will weaken the party and hurt Karnataka's progress," he remarked.
Kharge lauded Siddaramaiah for presenting a record 16th budget and praised his leadership in steering the state's governance. He also acknowledged Shi...