Mysuru, June 30 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today dismissed speculation of rifts within the Congress leadership and reaffirmed that the state government will complete its five-year term "like a rock."
Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, with whom he has been the subject of frequent leadership change rumours.
"What do you think, will I inaugurate Dussehra? DK Shivakumar and I are together, and this government will remain intact for five years like a rock," said Siddaramaiah, directly countering the Opposition's claim that he may not be around to flag off this year's Mysuru Dussehra festivities.
In a pointed attack on the BJP, Siddaramaiah said, "They are known...